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16¾/20
Finca Allende Calvario 2002
Rioja, SpainFine black cherry colour. The nose is a mix of spicy, coffee, floral peppery black cherry/kirsch notes with streaks smoky, mineral tobacco in the background. Dry round and full yet elegant with slightly lean tannins. Big spicy, black cherry, cassis, licorice root, tobacco and vanilla flavours. Elegant finish with good acidity. Needs 2-4 years to round out. A modern Rioja with fruit.The blend is 90/8/2 tempranillo, garnacha and graciano.Tasted: 10 March 2006Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:| BC | $104.00 | 750ml |