Today we are tasting the 2008 Nostrada Tempranillo by Artiga Fustel from the Tarragona region of Spain. This wine made of 100% Tempranillo varietal was purchased for under $7.
Color
In the glass this wine is a nice dark red with a little brown at the edges.
Aroma
It is very aromatic in the glass and is full of dark fruit. We detect blackberry and black currant. There is also some cedar.
Flavor
The blackberry and black currant continue on the attack. There is a lot of ripe fruit in this wine. It is definitely quite new world in style. Black cherry is present on the mid-palate and it finishes with very dry, chalky tannins. There is a little black pepper at the end as well. Although it isn’t full bodied, this wine pairs very nicely with steak seasoned with pepper. The fruits are toned down by the meat. We found this wine better with food than on its own.
Rating
For the price this is a good match for big flavorful meals. We rate it 87 points.
