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Ananto

2012 Utiel-Requena Tempranillo

The Fuenteseca Ananto is a striking red wine from the historic Utiel-Requena region, crafted exclusively from the revered Tempranillo grape. This 2012 vintage showcases an engaging blend of deep ruby hues, suggesting its richness and maturity. On the nose, it entices with an aromatic profile of dark cherries, ripe plums, and subtle hints of spice, characteristic of the Tempranillo varietal. The palate reveals a well-rounded structure, featuring soft tannins and a delightful acidity that brings liveliness to each sip. This wine is beautifully dry, allowing the prominent fruit flavors to shine through, making it an ideal companion for a variety of dishes or a perfect choice for a thoughtful evening of savoring fine wine. With its well-integrated complexity, the Fuenteseca Ananto invites you to indulge in the quintessential expressions of Utiel-Requena's viticultural heritage.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Leather

Leather

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

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

Pairs well with:


Herbed Lamb Chops, Grilled Meats, Roasted Lamb

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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