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Altar

2001 Navarra Red Blend

Palacio De Otazu Direct Altar, a captivating red blend from the renowned Navarra region, showcases the essence of its 2001 vintage with elegance and complexity. This wine boasts a medium-full body, offering a satisfying weight on the palate. Its acidity is balanced and refreshing, enhancing the fruit-forward profile, which features notes of dark cherry, plum, and a hint of spice. The tannins are firm but well-integrated, providing a structured backbone that supports the delightful flavors. This wine is crafted in a dry style, ensuring the fruit's natural brightness shines through, making it an exceptional choice for those seeking a robust yet approachable wine experience.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Leather

Leather

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Region:


Spain
Spain

While its reputation as a serious wine destination was eclipsed by France and Italy for many years, ignoring Spain today means missing out on some of the world's most exciting wines. Enjoying hundreds of miles of sun-kissed coastline and rocky interiors at higher elevations, Spain provides an ideal location for vineyards. Whether it is sparkling cavas from Catalonia, crisp Verdejos from Rueda, sublime Tempranillos from Ribera del Duero or inky Monastrells from Valencia, Spain has many wine styles to explore, all expressing the country's wildly unique terroir.

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