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Crianza

2012 Alicante Mourvedre

Nauta Crianza is a captivating red wine from the picturesque Alicante region, crafted entirely from Mourvedre grapes. This vintage, dating back to 2012, showcases a medium-bodied structure, striking a perfect balance between smoothness and richness. The acidity is refreshingly bright, adding vibrancy to the wine while ensuring a pleasant mouthfeel. With medium tannins, it offers a gentle grip on the palate, enhancing the wine's complexity without overpowering its finesse. The fruit intensity is prominent, revealing luscious notes of ripe blackberries and cherries interwoven with subtle hints of spice and earthiness. This wine is expertly dry, making it an elegant choice for a variety of food pairings or simply enjoying on its own.

Tasting notes:


Blackberry

Blackberry

Brown Fig

Brown Fig

Black Pepper

Black Pepper

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:


Roasted Duck, Roasted Lamb, Lamb With Mint Chimichurri

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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