Herencia Altes
Terra Alta Garnatxa Negra
Terra Alta, Catalunya, Spain
From Terra Alta Spain, Ruby with pronounced fruit aromas with floral spice. On the palate flavors of juicy cherry and ripe strawberry with some cacao and dash of pepper spice. Medium tannins that became harsh after bottle was open for an hour. Medium finish ending with fruit and mineral notes. Good value, no aging potential.
From Terra Alta Spain, Ruby with pronounced fruit aromas with floral spice. On the palate flavors of juicy cherry and ripe strawberry with some cacao and dash of pepper spice. Medium tannins that became harsh after bottle was open for an hour. Medium finish ending with fruit and mineral notes. Good value, no aging potential.
Apr 2nd, 2020
This vibrant, dark berry and floral-dominated Grenache is a terrific example of the value that Herència Altés consistently delivers. Concentration, flavor intensity and balance make the 2017 extremely flexible with food, but it is also delicious alone thanks to gentle tannins. $13.00 (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, May 2019)
This vibrant, dark berry and floral-dominated Grenache is a terrific example of the value that Herència Altés consistently delivers. Concentration, flavor intensity and balance make the 2017 extremely flexible with food, but it is also delicious alone thanks to gentle tannins. $13.00 (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, May 2019)
May 13th, 2019
Dusty dry, zesty, balanced bitterness and maybe a hint of oak or none at all. Red fruits of cranberry, strawberry and tart red raspberry.. Exuberant, strong and youthful with a touch of earth and twig. All about fruit with tart berry flavors
Dusty dry, zesty, balanced bitterness and maybe a hint of oak or none at all. Red fruits of cranberry, strawberry and tart red raspberry.. Exuberant, strong and youthful with a touch of earth and twig. All about fruit with tart berry flavors
I wanted a Beaujolais but struck out with the few available, so the guy at Grace's pointed me to this bottle for an easy fruity wine to enjoy with a washed-rind cheese for dinner. He nailed it. The nose is relatively reserved and cranberry-ish, but a sip reveals soft tasty red fruits and juicy acid, all folding into a rich fruit finish of dried tart cherries. Tannins are just enough to give texture on the palate and length to the finish, and--exactly as I had hoped--there is no aspect of tomato or vegetation in the fruit or acid. For $13 this is absolutely a wine I'd buy again when the mood strikes me.
I wanted a Beaujolais but struck out with the few available, so the guy at Grace's pointed me to this bottle for an easy fruity wine to enjoy with a washed-rind cheese for dinner. He nailed it. The nose is relatively reserved and cranberry-ish, but a sip reveals soft tasty red fruits and juicy acid, all folding into a rich fruit finish of dried tart cherries. Tannins are just enough to give texture on the palate and length to the finish, and--exactly as I had hoped--there is no aspect of tomato or vegetation in the fruit or acid. For $13 this is absolutely a wine I'd buy again when the mood strikes me.
2 people found it helpfulJun 25th, 2016
Really like this rose, and the winery has such charming labels!
Really like this rose, and the winery has such charming labels!
1 person found it helpfulAug 8th, 2015
Refreshing, not too sweet, great for a sunny day and a rainy day.
Refreshing, not too sweet, great for a sunny day and a rainy day.
1 person found it helpfulJul 4th, 2015
Light color, medium body. Subtle cherry, raspberry, light hint of smoke. Nice acidity & finish.
Light color, medium body. Subtle cherry, raspberry, light hint of smoke. Nice acidity & finish.
1 person found it helpfulJun 30th, 2015
Bright and crisp with a pear forward taste and moderate acidity.
Bright and crisp with a pear forward taste and moderate acidity.
1 person found it helpfulJun 6th, 2015