Merce Carme

2020 Spain Tempranillo

Merce Carme Tempranillo from Spain, vintage 2020, is a vibrant red wine with a medium body that offers a balanced acidity, showcasing a gentle fruit intensity and notable tannins. This Tempranillo reflects the essence of Spain's winemaking prowess, delivering a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that captivate the senses.

Tasting notes:

Swirl your glass to reveal a display of savory spice, chocolate, and dark fruit aromas on the nose. The palate is medium-bodied and smooth, showcasing hints of balsamic with notes of warm cardamom, ginger, and nutmeg spice, creating a toasty, mocha-like character.

Spices

Mocha

Balsamic

Flavor profile:

AcidityMild

LowPronounced

Fruit IntensityMedium

LowPronounced

SweetnessDry

Bone DrySweet

BodyMedium

Very LightFull

Region:

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.

Awards:

93 points, 2024 Sommelier Challenge Awards
93 Points, 2022 Monterey International Wine Competition
90 Points, 2022 San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge
Platinum Medal, 2024 Sommelier Challenge Awards
Gold Medal, 2022 Monterey International Wine Competition
Gold Medal, 2022 San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge
Silver Medal, 2022 USA Wine Ratings
Silver Medal, 2022 International Eastern Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2020 Winemaker Challenge

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