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Bodegas Ateca Old Vines Garnacha 2006 Wine Review

Bodegas Ateca Old Vines Garnacha 2006

Bodegas Ateca Old Vines Garnacha 2006

D.O. Calatayud, Spain

Community Score:92/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $23.00

Drink: 2008-2012

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14.6%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Bodegas Ateca

Agent: Les Vins Horizon

Natalie's Score: 93/100

This wine is made from Garnacha grapes, with vines that are 80-120 years old. Juicy, full-bodied and delicious: wow! Mouth-wateringly ripe, fleshy blackberries and black raspberries. Smooth, velvet texture. Absolutely yummy.

Garnacha food pairings: lightly spiced curries, game birds, lasagna, cheese pizza, mint sauce.

This Bodegas Ateca Old Vines Garnacha 2006 was reviewed on March 14, 2009 by Natalie MacLean

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Vera Czerny rated this wine as 92/100 with the following review:

My review is on 2008 vintage of this wine.
Atteca is a wine of dark ruby color that improves with aerating. Lovely ripe dark fruit with blueberry tones and spices. Rich, almost sweet flavors of layered fruit is beautifully composed and balanced. Long satisfying finish.

This old vines Garnacha can be enjoyed right now but will improve with 1-2 years in the bottle. This wine can proudly compete with rich red wines from Rhone or California, in much higher price category. Atteca is an excellent value!

Dry
Medium-full body
Aged in oak

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