Yummy Spanish Red

Out visiting a friend in Spain and had this amazing bottle of red in Valencia and had to share. Picked this up at Bodegas Bavaria in the old town of Valencia and it was quite an experience, their back cellar where they had rare and more expensive wines for purchase was extensive, like something out of a Ghibli film to say the least.

This is from Bodegas Carmelo Rodero from Ribuera Del Duero. 2021 blend of Tempranillo, Syrah, and Merlot, not entirely sure of the ratio.

I loved this wine, immediately on the nose it was fun and expressive, dark fruit and cherry with some nice spice. On the palate it was more dark fruit with a nice twist of acid and really fun toasted notes, baking spice and toasted nuts and wood. The texture was full bodied, really nice and silky going down.

I haven’t had many wines from this region but I continue to be impressed with Spain’s ability to produce amazing quality wines at their price point. This wine was 70 euro’s and I was very happy for what I got.