From bottle: "with aromas of ripe plums, blackberries and vanilla, this big bodied, hearty and complex wine matured in American Oak for 6 months has a smooth and velvety finish."



They weren't kidding. At $9.99 a good deal, $2 less it would fall in my great deal range.

Fine Ciranza for the price, 100% Tempranillo

From the winery: "This estate, scattered with Roman remains, is in Alange, just 18 km from Merida. A region of gently rolling clay

hills, warm climate and lingering light. Vineyards located at an average height of 520 m (1500+ ft), with a continental climate

influenced by the ocean breezes. This is the ALVEAR family's new venture and latest challenge in Extremadura. The venture combines the goal of making quality wines from exceptional soils with the experience handed down throughout generations at Alvear's wineries. Knowledge about ageing and making wines is being applied to a new

project based on quality, tradition and respect for the land. The knowledge passed down from generation to generation through the family is being used for this exceptional vineyard - Syrah reaches its potential in Extremadura (Ribera del Guadiana). The Senorio de Alange Syrah is an exquisite example of what is attainable from this grape if the process of winemaking is carefully controlled. Dark violet ruby colour. Bright and clean. Spicy balsamic aromas with plumy and earthy notes. Great flavour intensity, revolve around blackberries and black plums, freshly cracked black pepper. Nice tannins, good complexity, smooth and silky texture."

Loco is a big wine built for folks who like their wine a bit on the edge. ...