Bodegas Carchelo Altico A, Jumilla, Spain

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點(diǎn)擊次數(shù)：6149

This generous red delivers plum and blackberry flavors backed by licorice, black pepper and tar notes. Gentle tannins and acidity give this just enough structure for balance. Drink now through 2022. 3,000 cases made.??–TM??Region: Spain / Jumilla Select to Add

The 2011 Altico Syrah, produced from 14-year-old Syrah grapes aged 12 months in barrel, shows a dark cherry color, notes of smoked meat, blackberries and violets in a Mediterranean-Syrah way. The palate is dense, balanced, supple, and tasty, with good acidity and good integration of the barrel, with just some fine-grained tannins. A good Mediterranean Syrah. 25,000 bottles produced. Drink 2014-2016. Carchelo is a name with a long story in the Jumilla appellation, a brand created in 1989 and once owned by Juan Carlos Lopez de Lacalle (Artadi, El Seque) and Agapito Rico, one of the pioneers of the appellation. It’s currently owned by a Jumilla cheese company, Queseria Montesino. The wines are made by oenologist Joaquin Galvez, who knows the region, its vineyards and wines quite well. They have changed both their labels and their image. They own 180 hectares of vineyards, which are on average 14 years old, and control a further 20, from which they produce 400,000 bottles annually. An old name to be followed up again. Imported by Stephen Metzler, Classical Wines from Spain, Seattle, WA; tel. (206) 297-6713

Bodegas Carchelo's 2009 Altico A is a cuvee of 100% Syrah, 33% of which went through malolactic fermentation in barrel followed by 6 months of aging. A glass-coating opaque purple color, it reveals an enticing nose of smoked meat, game, and blueberry. Grapy, ripe, and youthful in the mouth, this round, friendly, easygoing effort is an outstanding value meant for drinking over the next 5 years. Importer: Classical Wines From Spain, Seattle, WA; Tel. (206) 297-6713

This modern red is sleek and fresh, featuring sweet cherry and vanilla flavors and light tannins. Notes of licorice and smoke add interest to the finish. Syrah. Drink now. 2,000 cases made.??–TM??Region: Spain / Jumilla Select to Add

The 2008 Altico A is a blend of 80% Syrah and 20% Tempranillo aged for four months in new French oak. It delivers a nose of damp earth, pencil lead, mocha, black cherry, and blueberry leading to a structured offering with good grip and balance. This intensely flavored, chunky offering is a very good value that will provide pleasure through 2015. Importer: Classical Wines from Spain, Seattle, WA; www.classicalwines.com