Name: Bodegas Atalaya Laya
Variety: Blend
Region: Almansa
Country: Spain
Year: 2013
Price: $8.95
Shop/wine critic/winery review: A blend of 70% Garnacha Tintorera, a.k.a. Alicante Bouschet, and 30% Monastrell; fermented in stainless steel, followed by four months in French oak. Bright purple. Cassis, blueberry, pungent herbs and mocha on the nose. Smooth and open-knit on the palate, displaying fresh cherry and dark berry qualities and a hint of black pepper. Finishes with gripping tannins and good length, leaving a subtle floral note behind.
My review: At first smell there was definitely cherry hints. This wine was very acidic and tart. I tasted something that might have been woody or coffee. I did not try this wine with any food.
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