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12 Quae

2007 Rioja Tempranillo

The 2007 12 Quae Tempranillo from the renowned Rioja region showcases a beautiful red hue, revealing its rich and inviting character. This wine presents a full-bodied experience, accompanied by prominent acidity that brings liveliness to each sip. The fruit intensity is equally forward, highlighting luscious dark cherry and plum notes that interlace with subtle hints of spice and oak, reflecting its careful aging. With a medium level of tannins, this Tempranillo offers a smooth and approachable palate, making it enjoyable now while still possessing the structure to age gracefully. Despite its robust flavor profile, the wine is dry, leaving a beautifully balanced finish that encourages another sip. Perfect for pairing with hearty dishes or enjoying on its own, the 12 Quae is a delightful representation of the exquisite wines that Rioja has to offer.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Leather

Leather

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Bone Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Region:


Rioja
Rioja

If you want to understand Spain, pour yourself a glass of Rioja. This historic northern region produces some of the country's most famous wines, typically mature, savory reds that go majestically with roast lamb. Rioja's vineyards trace the flow of the Ebro River through a valley protected by the nearby Cantabrian Mountains. Tempranillo, Garnacha and Graciano are the key red grapes, with Viura leading the white grapes. There are three main classifications of red wines: Gran Reserva (aged for five years, at least two in barrel), Reserva (aged for three years, one in barrel), and Crianza (aged for two years, one in barrel). Other wines can be young and unoaked—an increasingly popular style that shows off Rioja's modern face.

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