Wines from Somontano

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Blecua 2001 Vino Tinto Red (Somontano)

An eye-opening, intriguing wine from Somontano, at the foot of the Pyrenees. The bouquet is quite interesting, as it offers herbs, ripeness and intensity. Super dense in the mouth, with pure blackberry and chocolate flavors floating atop dynamite tannins. Tons of flavor; from the Viñas del Vero group. — M.S. (6/1/2005)

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Viñas del Vero 2005 Blecua Red (Somontano)

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Somontano is not exactly prime real estate among Spanish wine regions, but Blecua, a four-grape blend led by Cabernet Sauvignon, is one of the best wines the region has to offer. Smoke, licorice, rooty cola and lemony oak aromas mix with flavors of blackberry, coffee, cola and roasted meats. It’s a bit choppy and hard now, but time will help it along. A classy wine… — M.S. (8/1/2010)

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Viñas del Vero 2004 Blecua Red (Somontano)

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A little more herbal, stalky and tomato-influenced than the riper, fresher 2005, but still an elegant, complex wine that shines a positive light on this little-known region at the base of the Pyrenees. Tobacco, tomato leaf, root beer and bouillon flavors set up an herbal, almost Bordeaux-like finish. Layered and structured to boot. Drink now through 2012. — M.S. (8/1/2010)

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Viñas del Vero 2010 Chardonnay (Somontano)

Price $15

Superclean and inviting on the nose, with lemon, melon, apple and stony aromas. The palate has a round, pleasant, chiseled feel and flavors of green fruits including kiwi, honeydew melon and apple. Turns a bit sweet on the finish, but not sugary. Really nice for $15 Spanish Chardonnay. — M.S. (7/1/2011)

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Enate 2005 Crianza Tempranillo-Cabernet Sauvignon (Somontano)

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Starts out a bit rough and horsey, but let it air out and escape from the bottle and this Tempranillo-Cabernet blend struts its stuff. There’s impressive core blackberry and raspberry flavors along with minerality, crustiness and structure. Tight on the finish and still youthful, with rugged tannins and power to spare. Very nice for a 65,000-case product. — M.S. (7/1/2011)

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Viñas del Vero 2003 Clarion White (Somontano)

Hailing from a more obscure mountainous region, this Chardonnay-based white blend is a potent brew. The nose offers pointed lime, citrus and cream aromas, which are followed by vanilla-tinged pear and spice flavors. Big boned yet clean, with a piquant finish. — M.S. (6/1/2005)

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Enate 2000 Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot (Somontano)

Sweet and candied on the nose, which draws you in. Runs a touch chunky, with plum and licorice flavors. Good acidity creates a racy mouthfeel, even teetering on fiery. Tight on the finish, but crisp and fresh. The blend is 80% Cabernet and the rest Merlot. — M.S. (6/1/2005)

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Olvena 2004 Crianza Cabernet Sauvignon (Somontano)

Price $22

Ripeness is evident in the wine’s earthy nose, which blends prune, tire rubber and spice with good results. Serious and medium-bodied for Cabernet Sauvignon, with a cascade of red-berry flavors followed closely by a wave of dry oak and mocha. Shows some drying tannins and a peppery aftertaste. Drink now–2009. — M.S. (10/1/2008)

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