Gran Sangre de Toro - Reserva 2001
I’m a big fan of Spanish wines, so it’s no wonder I’m starting this diary with a nice one from Torres, Catalunya.
Gran Sangre de Toro is a mix of Garnacha, Cariñena and Syrah with a good balance of oakiness. It reminds me of good Riojas more than any other Torres wine I’ve tried so far. Beautiful nose, easy going, very nice aftertaste. Spicy blackberries. Had it without food, but I can see it going very well with some stronger meat dishes (beef, lamb). I think it would be perfect with those Spanish lamb stuffed peppers.
Definitely worth drinking again. Consider having for entertaining guests.
Producer: Torres, Miguel is a world famous company among the stars of the wine world. Makes most of the best Penedes wines; flagship for all Spain.
Price: €11.95
Score: 9/10
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July 8th, 2006 at 10:40 pm
[…] Once my favourite, a classic Rioja, made of 75% Tempranillo, 15% Graciano and 10% Mazuelo. Aged for 18 months in barrels and 18 months in the bottle, this is a typical Rioja, with the oaky vanilla taste. It is a nice wine, but I think I enjoyed the Gran Sangre de Torro better. However, I want to try the Campo Viejo Gran Reserva one of these days. […]
September 24th, 2007 at 5:36 pm
A very fine wine indeed although not very expensive. Have you tried anything from La Ribera del Duero? - my personal choice, nice weblog.
May 29th, 2008 at 8:09 pm
israel wine…
Sideways is about wine and the love of wine – and before your eyelids gently close, it\’s a very funny film indeed….