Sheridan and I shared this the afternoon that we crushed the first vintage of our “estate” Barbera, proudly grown in Kensington, MD – more on that in a later post.
This one was subtle and refreshingly fruity with plums and berry fruits. It only had a hint of oak, which made the sense of place shine through. The wine and the three varietals that define it, Mencia, Bastardo, and Garnacha Tintorera, were grown in Galicia, Spain, which boarders Northern Portugal (no wonder this was a hit with the two of us). Not sure how much it goes for or how the heck to buy it here…Sheridan, any thoughts to offer on this?
- Rating: Everyday Whites
- Name: Alanda Tinto 2011
- Winery: Quinta da Muradella
- Region: Galicia
- Country: Spain
- Varietals: 65% Mencia, 30% Bastardo, 5% Garnacha Tintorera
- Price: N/A
- Where to Buy: N/A
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