Tasting - Ilurce Tempranillo

Name: Ilurce
Variety: Tempranillo
Region: Rioja
Country: Spain
Year: 2008
Price: Regular Price $14, Sale $5.95

Winery Review

88 points – Stephen Tanzer

Dark purple. Zesty, youthfully medicinal aromas of dark berries, licorice and cracked pepper. Juicy and fresh, with smooth texture and sweet cherry and spice flavors framed by dusty tannins. Finishes with a suggestion of slightly roasted fruits and good clinging persistence. Delivers a lot of power and richness for the money. 

My Review

This wine had a deliciously sweet aroma and gave off a variety of scents that just seemed to keep appearing out of the blue with each swirl. Caramel and cocoa seemed to be overwhelming scents with a soft finish of cherry. This wine was a smooth sip, however was incredibly acidic after taste which I was told was due to the aging process of the wine. 

I did not eat food with this wine.