Tempranillo isn’t new. The
earliest “official” mention of it is from 1807, but it’s believed that
Tempranillo was introduced to the Iberian Peninsula (Spain and Portugal) by the
Phoenicians 3,000 years ago. Either way, everyone benefits from the 2017 Bela.
This is 100% Tempranillo (AKA Tinta del Pais) and offers soft notes of
blackberry, plum and blueberry, light floral notes, a hint of smokiness and
light pepper. This is a very subdued wine, one that does not clobber you over the
head with aggressive fruit. There’s a beautiful balance encompassing fruit,
wood, tannic structure and acidity, which creates a very enjoyable wine. What
makes this wine endearing is that it doesn’t
stand out. That may seem like the wrong approach because people want a wine
that has big fruit and huge oak, but what Bela provides is exactly what a wine
should provide - a compliment for the foods at your dinner table - a wine that
works well with others. This is that wine. The price for the quality is excellent.
ORIGIN: Ribera del Duero,
Spain
ALCOHOL: 14%
PRICE: $19 (750ML)
SCORE: 91 POINTS
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