Minty, pointy oak aromas jump out at you, followed by pepper, leather, spice and herbal berry scents. Tight and structured in the mouth, with black plum and ripe berry flavors. Turns oaky and hot on the finish, with vanilla and pepper flavors. A little fiery but the real deal for Calatayud.
— M.S.
(11/1/2011)
Friendly aromas of kirsch and black cherry form the opening. The palate feels plump and flush, with good density and overall balance. In the mouth, nothing is complicated; the wine tastes of pure berry and plum fruits with some chocolaty oak on the finish.
— M.S.
(5/1/2013)
Mineral and leather aromas are a combination of the wine’s rocky soil origins and heat and dryness from 15.2% alcohol. Evolves in the glass, going from tasting spicy/earthy to medicinal plum and berry. Finishes round, sweet, hot, herbal and syrupy.
— M.S.
(11/1/2011)
Earthy, rubbery aromas accompany rustic notes of stalk and leather. This feels astringent and grabby, with green berry and mint flavors. It finishes with size and power but not much agility.
— M.S.
(12/31/2012)