Admittedly I’m not the biggest
fan of Tempranillo. I’ve enjoyed some lovely fruity, savory, spicy bottles, and
I’ve had a few thin, bitter, over-oaked bottles, so it tends to be rather hit
or miss for me. I picked up Cepa Hito 21 Ribera del Duero 2010 simply because I
fancied the label, and it was a Tempranillo not from Rioja, but from Ribera del
Duero. Cepa 21 is a new brand created by
Emilio Moro. The Moro family has been producing wine in the Ribera del Duero
region of Spain for over 120 years. Composed in a modern style, the name symbolizes the union between
tradition [cepa=vine] and modernity [21=21st century]. Organic and sustainable farming methods are used in the vineyards,
and the family has a strong commitment to combining traditional and modern
approaches along with an enthusiasm for wine tourism.
Dark red-violet in
colour, aromas of cherry, toasty oak and vanilla swirled about in the glass.
Jammy cherry and blackberry flavours were entwined with sweet vanilla and
traces of herbaceous elements in the medium to full body. Spicy crushed black
peppercorn was lengthened by caramel and traces of black cherry on the moderate
finish. Straightforward and easy drinking, this is a fantastic glass for the
table or on its own.
Ribera del Duero
Spain
Elaborated and bottled by Bodegas Cepa
14% Alcohol
$12
Enjoy now thru 2014
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