Reviews & Ratings

2010 Alejandro Fernandez Spanish Red "Condado de Haza"

Winery: Alejandro Fernandez

Vintage: 2010

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Condado de Haza"

Wine Category: Spanish Red

Grape blend: 100% Tempranillo

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Ribera del Duero

State or country: Spain

Price: $32

Cases produced: 20,000

KWG Score: 88.7 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89)

Review date: January 30, 2015

Wine Review: This pitch black colored Tempranillo from Ribera is unique. It opens with a blueberry and black cherry like bouquet with a hint of vanilla oak. On the palate, this wine is full bodied, nicely balanced and juicy. The flavor profile is a unique blueberry and cedar blend with notes black licorice. I also detect hints of minerality and black cherry as well. The finish is very dry and its dusty tannins are quite sticky and build up and last for a very long time. This wine needs fat and decanting in the short run. I would pair it with a well-marbled ribeye steak. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Intense Tempranillo character is apparent in a concentrated, deeply colored red wine. Saturated red fruit grips the palate, leaving a long and sweet finish that promises excellent development in the bottle. Aged 15 months in barrique.

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