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The final wine at the M&D story telling wine tasting. This is an artesian red wine from Castilla La Mancha. The winery is based in Mota de Cuervo in the Cuenca province, but the grapes for this wine were grown just down the road near Toboso in the Toledo province. It is a vegan wine … Continue reading Cuerno de diablo
Traditionally associated with France, this grape variety is now widely grown in Spain as it is more suited to our warmer climate. I've tried a couple now from two different regions in Spain, including Tuesday's Tasting of Pedradura, and I liked both. I will certainly keep my eye open for more. Check out this winefolly.com … Continue reading Petit Verdot Grape Variety
Another wine tried at the Vides Vino Bar, this red wine was one of their monthly specials. The winery is the project of Carlos Esteva and is based in the Garraf Natural Park. It exists only because the finca belonged to Carlos' grandfather well before the area became a national park. The place was in … Continue reading Pedradura 2011
The third wine from Bodegas Buezo at the vinopremier cata. Once again please click on the image below, if you haven't already read it, for information on the bodega and the region of Arlanza. Petit Verdot is not a grape you see that often in Spain, so I was quite excited to get to try … Continue reading Buezo Petit Verdot Reserva 2005
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