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Paciencia

2005 Toro Tempranillo

The Paciencia Paciencia is a captivating red wine that boasts the remarkable character of Tempranillo from the esteemed Toro region. This vintage from 2005 displays a rich, deep ruby color, hinting at its bold personality. On the palate, it reveals a full-bodied experience complemented by a high degree of acidity, which adds a vibrant liveliness. The fruit intensity is pronounced, featuring luscious dark cherry and blackberry notes, intermingled with subtle earthy undertones. Tannins are firm yet well-integrated, providing structure and a graceful aging potential. This wine is bone-dry, making it an excellent choice for those who appreciate a robust, powerful expression of Tempranillo, ideal for pairing with hearty fare or enjoyed on its own.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Leather

Leather

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:


Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Bone Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Mild

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:


Char-grilled Lamb Chops with Fig Sauce, Grilled Lamb, Roasted Lamb

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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