Tasting - El Cortijillo

Name: El Cortijillo
Variety: Tempranillo
Region: La Mancha
Country: Spain
Year: 2014
Price: $9

Shop Review: Bright purple. High-pitched red berry and floral scents display good clarity and a hint of cracked pepper. Shows a touch of jamminess to its pliant black raspberry and cherry compote flavors, with a spicy quality adding vibrancy. Finishes with good focus and no obvious tannins, leaving a sweet berry note behind.

My Review: Rich blackberries and cherries of this vibrant purple wine fill the nose with floral scents flowing through. These scents carry on into the taste of the wine giving it a strong fruit flavor that is not too sugary. Dark sweet fruits are left lingering on the tongue.