Bodegas Ateca Old Vines Garnacha 2006

D.O. Calatayud, Spain
Natalie's Score: 93/100
Community Score: 4.6/5
Community Reviews: 2
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Product #: 103473
Wine Type: Red Wine


  		Price: $23.00
Alcohol: 14%
Drink: 2008-2012
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Bottle size: 750 ml

Winery: Bodegas Ateca
Agent: Les Vins Horizon
More Vintages: 2007 

Tasting note:

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. Food matches: lightly spiced curries, game birds, lasagna, cheese pizza, mint sauce.

Reviewed March 14, 2009 by

 

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Opinions about wine differ greatly as the experience is subjective. You may find it helpful to compare this critical evaluation of the wine with mine as well as your own:
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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Serve this wine between 60-65 degrees Farenheit or 15-18 degrees Celsius.

 

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