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Lacrimus

2009 Rioja 75% Garnacha, 25% Graciano

The Global Wine Co Selection Lacrimus, a remarkable blend from the esteemed Rioja region, showcases a captivating union of seventy-five percent Garnacha and twenty-five percent Graciano. This alluring red wine presents a deep ruby hue that hints at its complexity. On the palate, it delivers an experience that is generously full-bodied with a high level of acidity, resulting in a refreshing and lively profile. The interplay between ripe dark fruits and subtle earthy undertones exudes a prominent fruit intensity, making each sip a delightful exploration. Tannins are notably firm yet well-integrated, providing a robust structure that underscores the wine's elegance and potential for aging. With a delightful balance, this wine is bone dry, allowing the intricate flavors to shine through with each tasting.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Leather

Leather

Flavor profile:


Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Tannin Mild

Low Pronounced

Region:


Rioja
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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