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Castillo Ygay

2001 Rioja Red Blend

The Chelsea Ventures Castillo Ygay 2001 is a captivating red blend hailing from the prestigious Rioja region of Spain. This wine showcases a deep, garnet hue that tempts the senses and hints at the complexity within. On the palate, it reveals a full-bodied character with pronounced acidity, providing a lively backbone to the rich flavors. The fruit intensity is abundant, featuring notes of ripe blackberries and dark cherries intertwined with subtle hints of vanilla and spice. Tannins are prominent yet refined, lending structure and elegance to the wine. Its dryness enhances the overall experience, making this blend an exquisite match for hearty dishes or a delightful sip on its own.

Tasting notes:

Black Cherry

Baking Spice

Leather

Flavor profile:

Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Mild

Low Pronounced

Region:

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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