2021 Vitícola Mentridana ‘Las Uvas de la Ira’’ Garnacha
Region: Toledo, Spain
Varietal: 100% Grenache
Nose: Black cherry, baked plum, decaying leaves, cinnamon spice
Palette: Baked red plum, stewed strawberry, wilted red rose, and red cherry lift.
Food pairing: Poultry or pork or spicier foods with red pepper and paprika flavors, stews, goulash and mild curries.
2018 La Rioja Alta 'Vina Alberdi' Tempranillo
Region: Rioja, Spain
Varietal: Tempranillo
Nose: Raspberries, cassis, fresh herbs, nutmeg, vanilla and sweet spices
Palette: Aniseed, sandalwood, cinnamon, vanilla chocolate, medium-bodied with round tannins
Food pairing: Beef stew, lamb kofta, meat lasagne and Mexican dishes
2021 Alvar de Dios ‘Tio Uco’ Tinto di Toro
Region: Tierra de Castillo y León, Spain
Varietal: 90% Tempranillo 10% Garnacha
Nose: Lovely floral cherry fruit nose is highly aromatic, pure and ethereal
Palette: Fresh strawberry, cherry compote and red currants alongside some cedar, leather and delicate shaved chocolate
Food pairing: Hearty pasta dishes in red or meat sauces Mexican dishes Roasted veggies, smoked peppers,
2020 Silice Mencia
Region: Ribeira Sacra, Spain
Varietal: Mencia
Nose: Cranberry, cherry, raspberry and mushroom
Palette: Wildly floral, notes of geraniums, cherry, rose petals, alongside bright red fruits and a mild savoury and mineral edge
Food pairing: Veal, game and chicken, pork and sheeps cheese.
2019 Casa Castillo ‘Vino de Finca Monastrell
Region: Murcia, Spain
Varietal: 70% Monastrell 30% Garnacha
Nose: Vanilla, toast, smoke, tobacco, dark fruit, red fruit, thyme , clove , cinnamon , black pepper and mint
Palette: Black currant, blackberry, dust, leather, blackberry , violet , oak , smoke , toast and vanilla
Food pairing: Roasted pork, lamb, game and BBQ meats and ribs
2019 Ponce PF Bobal
Region: Mancuela, Spain
Varietal: Bobal
Nose: Sour cherry, raspberry, plum, vanilla, pepper, tea, lavender, licorice, and bitter chocolate
Palette: Juicy red and black fruits are mixed with notes of sweet spices, violet, cocoa, and dried herbs.
Food pairing: Chicken, turkey, spicy meatballs, Moroccan lamb