Synopsis, Our Opinion: A good weeknight red.
Producer/Winery: Carmelo Peña Santana; Santa Brigida, Spain.
Grape Variety: Listan Negro.
Geographic Appellation,, Region, Country: Gran Canaria; Canary Islands, Spain.
Vintage: 2017
Price: $25.20 (with a 10% mixed case discount)
Purchased From: The Caviste Wine Shop; Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Paired With: Loaded baked potato with ham, peppers and onions, broccoli and Cheddar cheese.
Tasting:
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Opened one hour before drinking. Clear, ruby color with a light purple rim. Strong wet wood, cherry and sliced California Wonder pepper aromas. A slight edge on entry, fresh & lively stainless steel tasting mouthfeel, light body and a 100-grit texture. Gobs of sour cherry, tart cranberry and juicy raspberry flavors. Abundant vibrant acidity, fine grained tannins that have a light grip in the long tart cherry tasting finish. WOW, very aromatic, fresh as a frosty spring morning and filled with fruit flavors, but not very well balanced…it was VERY acidic. As we sipped this wine we both said it had a lot going for it and drank well both with and without food. In the end we called it a good weeknight red.
Photo from Canarias 7.
Alcohol Content: 11.5%
Closure: Wax sealed 45mm Natural cork.
UPC Code: Not available.
Imported by: Jose Pastor Selections; Richmond, California.