Tasting - Monte Aman

Name:  Monte Aman

Variety:  100% Tempranillo

Region:  Arlanza

Country:  Spain

Year:  2009

Price: $5.95

Tasting Date and Location: 28 Feb 2013 at Vintage Cellar

Winery review:  Fermentation of selected grapes in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature.  Aging in American oak casks for 5 months followed by 3 months in the bottle before being released in the market.  Inky ruby.  Ripe cherry and plum on the nose.  Smooth and fleshy, with deep dark fruit flavors complicated by bitter chocolate and anise.  A spicy quality adds lift and focus to the weighty fruit.  Offers an appealing mix of power and energy and drinks very well right now.  

My review:  This one had a stronger aroma than the Cortenova.  It had lots of tannins and an oaky spicy character.  This was another solid wine.

I tasted this on its own with no food.