Wine Tasting- Solisticio

 

Name: Solisticio Red Wine

Varietal: 50% Garnacha Tinta, 50% Tempranillo

Country: Spain

Vintage: NV

Price: $19

Critic Review: Wonderfully aromatic and deeply intense, the harmony between the more delicate Garnacha and the bolder Tempranillo is immediately apparent. Black cherry, plum, tobacco, and dried fig jump out of the glass and follow through into the juicy palate. The Garnacha gives the wine a more delicate mouthfeel, while the Tempranillo provides classic rustic tannins and bright acidity. - Winemaker notes

Wine Folly: pg. 117 I could really get the plum from the garnacha. pg. 118 From Spain the grape is said to have strong notes of clove and I thought this wine did has spices. pg. 175 It said that it pairs really well with meats, which I did not do but will certainly try next time!

My Review: Meh... Right off the bat I was hit with a really spicy smell and some notes of licorice. I detected notes of plum and cinnamon when I tasted it. The finish was odd to me, somewhat warm and lasting but also did not stay and sort of washed out. Overall I was not the biggest fan of this wine. 

I did not pair it with any food!