Bodegas Atalaya
La Atalaya del Camino Almansa Garnacha Tintorera Blend
Almansa, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
Sometimes a wine is just not my style but I recognize when there is obvious appeal to others. That is the case here. Sure, this is a decidedly oaky wine with undeniable alcohol burn—both of which I find unpleasant—but it also has a lush, rich, hedonistically dark berry fruitiness...like, to an unreal level. The smoky-vanilla notes of the oak work well with the fruit, but it’s just all too much. And that 15.5% (read: probably closer to 15.9%) alcohol? Oh yeah—it ain’t hiding.
Sometimes a wine is just not my style but I recognize when there is obvious appeal to others. That is the case here. Sure, this is a decidedly oaky wine with undeniable alcohol burn—both of which I find unpleasant—but it also has a lush, rich, hedonistically dark berry fruitiness...like, to an unreal level. The smoky-vanilla notes of the oak work well with the fruit, but it’s just all too much. And that 15.5% (read: probably closer to 15.9%) alcohol? Oh yeah—it ain’t hiding.
2 people found it helpfulNov 7th, 2017
Spain is just stupid with the amount of high quality, high value wine they make. La Atalaya is no exception. Mild acidity, juicy cherries and a hint of spicy pepper make this an interesting and easy going couch mate.
Spain is just stupid with the amount of high quality, high value wine they make. La Atalaya is no exception. Mild acidity, juicy cherries and a hint of spicy pepper make this an interesting and easy going couch mate.
1 person found it helpfulJul 29th, 2019
Decanted: Dark chocolate covered caramel on the nose! Berries open up big and juicy. Very nice. Undecanted: maple syrup-covered sausage over waffles! Tighter higher acidic presence on dark fruit.
Decanted: Dark chocolate covered caramel on the nose! Berries open up big and juicy. Very nice. Undecanted: maple syrup-covered sausage over waffles! Tighter higher acidic presence on dark fruit.
A delicious oil slick of a wine. Acid fans and tooth enamel quake in fear.
A delicious oil slick of a wine. Acid fans and tooth enamel quake in fear.
1 person found it helpfulSep 20th, 2016
Capa media alta, en nariz fruta roja madura , en el fondo notas de aceituna, ahumado. En boca buena entrada, potente , paso especiado y final potente y con madurez marcada.
Capa media alta, en nariz fruta roja madura , en el fondo notas de aceituna, ahumado. En boca buena entrada, potente , paso especiado y final potente y con madurez marcada.
1 person found it helpfulDec 28th, 2015
Full, round, intense flavour, smoke notes, tasteful, Good CBR
at restaurant in Almansa, Spain, nov 2023
Full, round, intense flavour, smoke notes, tasteful, Good CBR
at restaurant in Almansa, Spain, nov 2023
Delicious berry notes and flavors. Like many sSpanish wines it is slightly dry but much less dry than most Spanish wines. Long on the finish with notes of vanilla. I would but it again.
Delicious berry notes and flavors. Like many sSpanish wines it is slightly dry but much less dry than most Spanish wines. Long on the finish with notes of vanilla. I would but it again.
Jan 29th, 2023