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Honoro Vera

2012 Calatayud Garnacha

Bodegas Ateca Honoro Vera is a captivating Garnacha from the esteemed Calatayud region, showcasing a deep red hue that hints at the richness within. This vintage from 2012 offers a lush and full-bodied experience, enveloping the palate with its vibrant fruit intensity, characterized by inviting notes of ripe black cherries and plums. The acidity is bright and lively, balancing the wine's generous structure and making it incredibly refreshing. Tannins are firm yet supple, providing a sturdy backbone that enhances its overall complexity. This wine is beautifully dry, allowing the purity of fruit to shine, making it an ideal companion for hearty dishes or a delightful sip enjoyed on its own.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Blackberry

Blackberry

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, Lamb Chops, 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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