Wednesday 12 November 2008

Vina Albali Gran Reserva 2001

Name: Vina Albali Gran Reserva
Colour: Red
Country: Spain
Region: Valdepenas
Year: 2001
Producer: Felix Solis
Grape Varieties: Tempranillo
Alcohol: 13%

Purchase Price: ca. EUR 8
(update 28/4/09 - Asda is offering this at £5 - great value!)

Notes:

Maker's tasting notes – Deep ruby-red in colour with amber tones this wine has complex aromas of dignified wood, vanilla and red fruit. Dry and warm on the palate, the Gran Reserve maintains perfect tannic balance and a pleasant bouquet.

Awards: ViƱa Albali Gran Reserva 2001
-Wine Style Asia Award. Singapore 2008. Bronze medal
-AWC Vienna 2008. Silver medal
-Magazine “Weinwirtschaft 01 – 2008”, 3rd Best International Brand.
-Wine and Spirit Asia Challenge 2008. Singapore. Bronze Medal
-International Wine and Spirit Competition 2008. United Kingdom. Silver Medal

Somnambulist's verdict: Great with tapas or spicy food.

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