Name: garnacha de Fuego
Variety: 100% Grenache
Region: Aragon
Country: Spain
Year: 2013
Price: $8.99
Winery Review: The best vineyards of Aragon are situated high on the hillsides, 3000 ft. above sea level, where, despite the poor gravelly soil, the old gnarled vines produce the finest grapes possible in this arid, desolate region. Only the ripest clusters are chosen, thus producing a wine of considerable depth and finesse. The wine exudes intense aromas of sweet cherries and dark plums with an exotic spicy finish reminiscent of white pepper.
My Review: This was my favorite of the night! On the nose, I got black pepper and chocolate, and the first sip was explosive with cherries and currants. The midpalate was hot and sticky, and crescendoed into a glowing vanilla with hints of tobacco and spice. Consumed with cheese and pepperoni, this has been one of the best wines under $10 I've had this semester.
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