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Castillo De Almansa Reserva Tempranillo 2008 Wine Review

Castillo De Almansa Reserva Tempranillo 2008

Castillo De Almansa Reserva Tempranillo 2008

Almansa, Spain

Community Score:89/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $11.95

Drink: Now

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14%

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Castillo de Almansa

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 270363
  • $10.73 
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Reviews and Ratings

Debi rated this wine as 90/100
Darlene Myers - CAPS Student rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Great value for the money. This 2008 Castillo de Almansa Reserva is a surprise treat. It's Tempranillo, Monastrell and Garnacha grapes and it has been aged for 12 months in oak barrels before bottling. And it has aged so well in the bottle. Black cherry, licorice, vanilla and oak are the flavours I enjoyed. I will definitely be buying this wine again.
Community Reviewer reviewed this wine as follows:

COMMENDED (2010 vintage, International Wine Challenge 2013), SILVER medal (2009 vintage, Berliner Wein Trophy 2012. Deep ruby colour; aromas of black cherry, licorice, vanilla and oak; dry, medium-bodied, with balanced acidity, fine tannins and a soft plummy fruit finish.

Source: NB Liquor Stores

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