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Anthony Gismondi on Wine
Allende Riojatext
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Allende Rioja 2001

Rioja Alta, Rioja, SpainMinty, spicy, cardamom, plum nose mixed with cherry and smoky gamy tobacco and vanilla notes. Round, ripe, elegant, fresh palate with light, dry tannins. Good cherry, plum, vanilla, peppery, tobacco, minty flavours with a garrigue, juicy, cassis finish. New and Old world style blend with a slightly tart finish designed for food. Solid.Tasted: 27 February 2006Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$34.90750mlspecialty listing
ON$28.95750mlVintages
Producer: Rioja Finca Allende S.L.Grape: Tempranillo/Tinto Fino/Tinta del Toro/AragonezCSPC: 444976UPC: 8435072300536