Name: Bodegas Atalaya Laya
Variety: Monastrell, Garnacha, Alicante Bouschet
Region: Almansa
Region: Almansa
Country: Spain
Year: 2013
Price: $8.95
A blend of 70% Garnacha Tintorera, a.k.a. Alicante Bouschet, and 30% Monastrell; fermented in stainless steel, followed by four months in French oak. Bright purple. Cassis, blueberry, pungent herbs and mocha on the nose. Smooth and open-knit on the palate, displaying fresh cherry and dark berry qualities and a hint of black pepper. Finishes with gripping tannins and good length, leaving a subtle floral note behind." - Vintage Cellar
My Review: This wine had a very strong smell right of the bat. It was an extremely dry wine for my taste, and I was not a fan of it at all. This wine was very smokey and had a bit of a woody taste to it. I also got some sort of a candy dessert and spice kick to this wine as well. I think that this wine had a ton of flavors going on, and it was almost too much for me to comprehend what I was actually tasting. Overall, this wine was not a good match for me.
Food: I drank this wine at the Vintage Cellar tasting, so I was unable to pair any foods to this wine.
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