Today I am tasting the 2005 Nobul Red Tempranillo by Bodegas Castejon from the Vinos de Madrid region of Spain. This 100% Tempranillo wine was purchased for under $9.
Color
This wine looks dark ruby red, but has some interesting shades of brown that make it look much older.
Aroma
This wine has a stunning nose. It is intense. There are good strawberry and plum notes combined with mint and cedar. Very interesting and explosive. This is an exciting start.
Flavor
The attack has cherry and strawberry which transitions to the mid-palate with more sour cherry. The finish has mild tannins and a little heat. To me this wine offers a really basic profile which is being covered up by a lot of oak. I like the fact that it is not too sweet. It will pair with a hamburger or pizza.
Rating
For my palate this was definitely not a match. I rate it 76 points.
Anybody else tried it yet?
