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Excelencia

2003 Jumilla Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon

Taja Excelencia Excelencia is a remarkable red wine that beautifully showcases the complementary characteristics of Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon. Hailing from Spain's esteemed Jumilla region, this vintage from 2003 offers a captivating deep crimson color that invites exploration. The wine exhibits a full-bodied structure, with luscious and vibrant fruit intensity that evokes ripe blackberries and cherries, seamlessly integrated with elegant notes of leather and spice. Acidity levels are bright and refreshing, balancing the wine's robust profile while enhancing its overall complexity. Tannins are notable yet refined, contributing to a structured mouthfeel that leaves a lasting impression. This wine is delightfully dry, making it an ideal choice for food pairing or savoring on its own.

Tasting notes:


Blackberry

Blackberry

Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:


Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Tannin Mild

Low Pronounced

Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:


Grilled Lamb, Lamb Chops, Grilled Meats

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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