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Don Florencio Tarragona
Gran Reserva 2012
I don't know why, but it cost less than the younger one. To be more precise, the price tag was similar, but at the checkout, they charged me 450 for some reason – of course, I didn’t argue. In general, I think that this bottle is under some kind of curse because the strangeness hasn’t ended yet – when I opened it, the cork first crumbled from a light touch and then went completely inside... What will happen when it is drunk? Well, never mind, let's go.
13%
Tempranillo 85%, Garnacha 15%
Appearance: The color is significantly darker than in 2012 and has a pink hue on the edge; otherwise, everything is similar.
Nose: All the same baked goods, raisins, and vanilla, but the strange smell of condensed milk now resembles ordinary creaminess, and notes of black and red berries have also been added, primarily raspberry, blackberry, and currant. In general, the nose is now more berry-like than anything else and more distinct. A significant improvement.
Taste: Again, it is similar in its overall characteristics, and even hints of "lemonade" remain, but the bouquet has undergone some changes. Pear and pine flavors have decreased significantly, and berry flavors have come to the fore. The taste is still very soft and balanced, but now much richer. Individual tastes are blurred, but the overall profile is quite good and pleasant.
Finish: Viscous, like bird cherry jam, with a little pear, apple, and spice. Medium length and intensity.
Conclusion: Just a couple of extra years of aging – but what a result! Now this is wine; before, it was lemonade. Of course, temperature also plays a role in perception; I chilled it more strongly then, but there is definitely a noticeable qualitative leap. I recommend it, especially for its price. A solid 8/10
Gran Reserva 2012
I don't know why, but it cost less than the younger one. To be more precise, the price tag was similar, but at the checkout, they charged me 450 for some reason – of course, I didn’t argue. In general, I think that this bottle is under some kind of curse because the strangeness hasn’t ended yet – when I opened it, the cork first crumbled from a light touch and then went completely inside... What will happen when it is drunk? Well, never mind, let's go.
13%
Tempranillo 85%, Garnacha 15%
Appearance: The color is significantly darker than in 2012 and has a pink hue on the edge; otherwise, everything is similar.
Nose: All the same baked goods, raisins, and vanilla, but the strange smell of condensed milk now resembles ordinary creaminess, and notes of black and red berries have also been added, primarily raspberry, blackberry, and currant. In general, the nose is now more berry-like than anything else and more distinct. A significant improvement.
Taste: Again, it is similar in its overall characteristics, and even hints of "lemonade" remain, but the bouquet has undergone some changes. Pear and pine flavors have decreased significantly, and berry flavors have come to the fore. The taste is still very soft and balanced, but now much richer. Individual tastes are blurred, but the overall profile is quite good and pleasant.
Finish: Viscous, like bird cherry jam, with a little pear, apple, and spice. Medium length and intensity.
Conclusion: Just a couple of extra years of aging – but what a result! Now this is wine; before, it was lemonade. Of course, temperature also plays a role in perception; I chilled it more strongly then, but there is definitely a noticeable qualitative leap. I recommend it, especially for its price. A solid 8/10
E si sui vius, er mi grans benananza,
e si ieu muoir, er mi grans deliuriers
e si ieu muoir, er mi grans deliuriers