“The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experiences.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
Where do you #happyplace midweek? I bet you can guess where I go for my dose.
South Africa? Georgia? That would work. 🥰 But I can’t get there midweek.
Sicily? US? The happiest of places for my soul and heart. But, same issue. (Plus my friends knows I won’t come back 😂.)
So what do I have tonight? Let’s start the tasting notes:
- Intense ruby red color
- On the nose, aromas of prunes, raisins and leather
- Prominent tannins at the tip of the tongue, combined with leather, smoke, tobacco hints. Dusty shots. Blackcurrant nose, dark plum. Medium bodied.
The #elabuelo from #spain. A combination from #monestrell, #cab and the #tempranillo grape.
Grapes are sources from trellised and bush vines that are 25 - 45 years old.
Did you know?
- The main grape in Spain is #tempranillo.
- Tempranillo in Spanish means early, as the grape tends to ripen much earlier than the other grapes
- The roots of the grape easily absorb potassium, which leads to an increased acid content in the grapes
- It pairs great with beef or lamb, or tomato based dishes like pasta or grilled vegetables
Getting hungry again 😋
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Links: Vivino : https://www.vivino.com/US-CA/en/bodegas-piqueras-sa-el-abuelo-monastrell-tempranillo-almansa/w/5905189
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