87
points
Altino 2008 Tempranillo (Rioja)
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$14
Dark and heavily oaked, so if you’re into big wines with char, bacon and a lot of spice, this is it...and it’s only $14. The palate is tannic and drawing, but lively and loaded with charred, lemony, black fruit flavors. A junior-level, wannabe bigtime Rioja that hints at the region’s potential for greatness.
— M.S.
(4/1/2011)