Name: Torre Castillo Alegre
Variety: 100% Monastrell
Region: Jumilla
Country: Spain
Year: 2010
Price: $9.95
Winery Review: 4 months in new American oak barrels. Bright ruby-red. Dried cherry, pipe tobacco and rose aromas, with a hint of woodsmoke. Sweet and fleshy on the palate, with blackberry and cherry flavors complimented by licorice and a suggestion of dried herbs. The cherry and smoke notes repeat on the finish.
My Review: When smelling this wine I sensed a slight hint of some sort of spice, possibly cinnamon. I've never encountered a Monsatrell varietal wine so I was completely not expecting the aromas and tastes I picked up on. It kind of smelled like grape juice and slightly like cherry. I liked the slight licorice flavor, too. I don't like the candy licorice but for some reason I don't mind the flavor. I'd try this wine again because it was very interesting.
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