Fruity with a hint of chocoalte. Nice depth for the price. :)

... and La Cañada in the northwestern part of Alicante. The estate called Casa Balaguer occupies 40 hectares ... D.O./D.O.C/D.O.Ca: Alicante Address: Plaza de la Constitución, 7- 1º 03380 Bigastro (Alicante ... Ryan’s Tasting Notes Beryna 2005 Red wine produced by Bernabe Navarro in ALICANTE, SpainNote ... on October 27, 2007) Casa Balaguer 2005 Red wine produced by Bernabe Navarro in ALICANTE, SpainNote: Nice...

Crimson in the glass, this earthy and refined Malbec is a refreshing change from the many overripe reds you find on the shelves these days. Mature black cherry notes immediately jump out, followed quickly by warm aromas of cedar and dark florest floor. Cherry and raspberry round out in the ...

The bouquet is intense and complex with outstanding floral aromas of rose and violets over rich red berries. Dense spices and a powerful array of strong berry fruits are evident as you step into a bit of creamy vanilla and blackberries. Raspberry jam and hints of toffee with chocolate are ...

Malbec 40%, Merlot 30%, Cabernet Sauvignon 30%

Exhibits lots of cherry and violet on the nose. Full-bodied, with soft tannins and lots of vanilla and raspberry jam character. Sangiovese, Alicante and Syrah. Best after 2009. 3,400 cases made...

Last month, when I was in Alicante , I received a mixed case of wines from Bodega Salvador Poveda ... to tell if the wine was better/different due to the varietal’s influence from the Alicante terroir ... seeking them out. Cheers, Ryan Opaz 2005 Salvador Poveda Alicante Toscar, Monastrell - Spain, Valencia, Alicante (4/18/2007) Nose of dark fruits and deep earthy pepper. Brambly and rough...

An expression of decadent paradox, Turriga is a wine which can truly be described as both delicate and powerful. Its backbone is the Cannonau grape, which like the Alicante grape (not to be confused with Alicante Bouchet, which is a hybrid) is a form of Grenache. Cannonau possesses thicker skin (and more generous tannin) than standard Grenache and endows Turriga with its muscular spice...

... in the Alicante region. The truth of the matter is that this was a grape that was rapidly disappearing ... of the Valencia province just before it meets Alicante, where the soil and climate conditions are exciting...

... potential of the Alicante Bouschet grape having tasted a wine that was vibrant and alive after spending 16 ... Malhadinha Nova and were very impressed. A blend of Alicante Bouschet, Touriga Nacional, Syrah...