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Loxarel 2007 OPS D, Red Wine, Penedes, Spain
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With the 2007 Loxarel, Ops, D, unfiltered Tempranillo/Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot blend from Penedes, you’ll see how the Spanish have achieved greatness from this area known for its Cabs, while still respecting tradition. At under $15 for this much quality, it’s a wine that sells like it’s free.
This release from the noteworthy Penedes region strays a little from the traditional Spanish red formula. Cabernet Sauvignon tempered by a dose of Merlot firms up this Tempranillo-based red. Boasting fruity licorice, leather, tobacco and smoky aromas, it delivers super-rich berry fruit balanced by toasted vanilla oak in the mouth. Ripe tannins are persistent, yet smooth. Overall, a welcoming wine with an appealing character.
| Awards | 2010 World Wine Championships: Gold, exceptional, best buy (7/19/2010) |
| Blend | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Tempranillo, 6 months in French oak barriques |
| Character |
COLOR: Cherry with violaceous reflections BODY: medium NOSE: Vegetal notes, red berries FLAVORS: Cabernet and Merlot's fruit with the toasted and vanilla of the partial aging of the Tempranillo |
| Region | Vineyards located in Alt Penedès, at 300 meters above sea level, give us well-structured wines with good alcoholic volume. These vineyards are always treated with organic fertilizer and only every four years. |
| Details | Maceration of the grapes in underground tanks for 22 days. Partial aging of the Tempranillo for 6 months in French oak barriques Limousin. |
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Vintner/ Wine Maker |
Can Mayol estate is located in the Penedès region, and it is the base for the production of our wines. Year after year, it gives us the raw material to make our own wines and cavas. Its grapes are the Penedès autochthon varieties: Macabeu, Xarel·lo and Parellada, although in recent years we have introduced new varieties in our plantation such as Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir and so on. |
| Food Pairings | Serve with stewed meat, cured and creamy cheese, and Mediterranean dishes. |
Edward Ruhnke Jr
(Jan 19, 2010 at 9:13 AM)
Very smooth - I'm ordering more