El Vivero de Usaldón Colección Origen 2018 Wine Review

El Vivero de Usaldón Colección Origen 2018

Alicante D.O., Spain

Community Score:88/100

Community Reviews: 4

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Price: $15.95

Drink: 2020-2022

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine

Winery: El Vivero de Usaldón

Agent: Tradesa Corp.

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Linda Mertes WSET 2 rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

A wine that is a conversation starter and an expansion into wine making. This Spanish wine is a blend of Granacha and little known native Spanish grapes that were fermented in clay amphora, unfiltered. As close to the grape as possible when clay limits the oxygen exposure and doesn't impart extraneous oak flavours from wood.
Medium-bodied, good value, it opens with floral aromas and leads to a well-balanced, red fruit palate. Medium acidity and tannins with an herbal, spicy finish. Decant or age further. Serve with beef or lamb. Tasted February 2020.

Daniel O'Keefe rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

Garnacha vinted in amphorae, a modern throwback to the old days of winemaking. Plenty of fruit aromas led by strawberry and strawberry jam, followed by light plum and blackberry. Dry and balanced on the palate, medium bodied, and with pleasant acidity. Tannins have a soft texture and good grip. Good accompaniment to chicken and pork dishes, especially with a red fruit reduction.

Christian Marcoux rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

The El Vivero de Usaldon, Coleccion Origen 2018, exposes great fruit quality and wine making. Aromas of dried strawberry, Maraschino cherry, black pepper, clay pot and pie crust emanate from this 100% Garnacha wine. Full body with suave tannins, the finish is long and velvety. Palate: raspberry, dried plum, black tea, leather and vanilla. Enjoy.

Produced by Finca Casa Balaguer, El Vivero De Usaldón Colección Origen 2018 Grenache is sourced from a five-year-old vineyard in the Alicante wine region. This juicy, fresh, medium-bodied red is a nod to the old vineyard that once had Rojal, Garnacha Peluda and Forcallá del Arco wine grapes. Pair with Manchego Cheese and Ibérico Ham. - Community Wine Reviews

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