Rated higher than similar wines at this price point
Winery | Bodegas El Nido |
|---|---|
Grapes | Cabernet Sauvignon, Monastrell |
Region | Jumilla |
Wine style | Spanish Red |
Allergens | Contains sulfites |
Bottle closure | cork |
Wine description | It exhibits leathery, creme de cassis and pain grille characteristics, additional tannin and body, and a formidable palate. A wine of extraordinary extract and richness, it will be a target for old timers and reactionaries who will feel it is too internationally styled, but it is an eye-opening wine from an area better known for large cooperatives and mediocre quality. |
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
Spain is one of the largest wine producing countries in the world with reds to suit any taste. While Tempranillo and Garnacha are some of the most common grapes in the country, you'll find plenty of wines composed of Bobal, Mencía, Monastrell, plus international varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon.
Spanish Reds are often distinguished by their age. Younger wines are typically fresh with bright fru...
