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Spain's Wild Boar

2009 Carinena Red Blend

Agoston Spain's Wild Boar is a captivating red blend from the Carinena region, showcasing an inviting and vibrant red color that hints at the complexity within. With a medium body, this wine wraps around the palate with delightful richness, while its acidity adds a refreshing lift, making it food-friendly for a variety of dishes. The fruit intensity stands out prominently, delivering luscious notes of ripe dark fruits that coexist beautifully with subtle earthy undertones. Tannins are firm yet approachable, contributing structure and depth, ensuring a rewarding tasting experience. This vintage, with its well-balanced character, offers a captivating expression of Carinena that is both enjoyable now and has the potential to evolve further with age.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Blackberry

Blackberry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:


Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Mild

Low Pronounced

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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