Huerta de Albalá

Barbazul Vino de la Tierra de Cádiz Merlot Blend

8.8112 ratings
8.96 pro ratings
Andalucía, Spain
Tintilla de Rota, Syrah, Merlot
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Dick Schinkel

Dick had this 7 years ago

Dick had this 7 years ago

1 person found it helpfulJul 26th, 2017
Andrew Tucker

Big, rich, herbaceous and super aromatic with lots of red berry flavours and a long finish. Love it

Big, rich, herbaceous and super aromatic with lots of red berry flavours and a long finish. Love it

1 person found it helpfulMar 28th, 2016
Noune

My favorite wine from Andalucia. From Cadiz region.

My favorite wine from Andalucia. From Cadiz region.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 16th, 2016
David Gething

This came after the Pasion de Bobal so my critical faculties may have been slightly impaired but I enjoyed it a lot. Full bodied, ripe and velvet smooth with cordial rich black fruit and a dark, bitter sweet finish. Probably wouldn't have guessed it was Spanish if I didn't know. More like Oz or Argentina, hot, sweet & high (14.5%) alcohol. It doesn't have the acidity I associate (rightly or wrongly) with even the biggest Spanish reds but then it is from deepest Andalusia, barely 50 miles from Cadiz, so very hot. Don't think they're still using this Tintilla de Rota though, or if they are it's a tiny proportion of the blend. Current listings put it down as Syrah Merlot Cab. Oaked too, 5 months, new & nearly new. 2012. Oh, & it's a tenner from Cuckoo Wines...

This came after the Pasion de Bobal so my critical faculties may have been slightly impaired but I enjoyed it a lot. Full bodied, ripe and velvet smooth with cordial rich black fruit and a dark, bitter sweet finish. Probably wouldn't have guessed it was Spanish if I didn't know. More like Oz or Argentina, hot, sweet & high (14.5%) alcohol. It doesn't have the acidity I associate (rightly or wrongly) with even the biggest Spanish reds but then it is from deepest Andalusia, barely 50 miles from Cadiz, so very hot. Don't think they're still using this Tintilla de Rota though, or if they are it's a tiny proportion of the blend. Current listings put it down as Syrah Merlot Cab. Oaked too, 5 months, new & nearly new. 2012. Oh, & it's a tenner from Cuckoo Wines...

1 person found it helpfulApr 21st, 2015
Sarah Vela

Very nice and pairs well with Tuna ceviche. Blend of Cab, Merlot, and Syrah, nicely balanced between the three.

Very nice and pairs well with Tuna ceviche. Blend of Cab, Merlot, and Syrah, nicely balanced between the three.

1 person found it helpfulOct 29th, 2014
Paul Kaan

Winemaker/Blogger FilthyGoodVino.com

9.2

2010 Vino de la tierra de Cadiz. Bit of fun for a cheap and cheerful!

2010 Vino de la tierra de Cadiz. Bit of fun for a cheap and cheerful!

1 person found it helpfulDec 14th, 2013
Reinhard Wall

Barbazlul rosado, 2012, Vino de Tierra de Cádiz. Bod. Taberner, Arcos de la Frontera. Oscuro, intenso, fresco. Insuperable con fritura andaluza

Barbazlul rosado, 2012, Vino de Tierra de Cádiz. Bod. Taberner, Arcos de la Frontera. Oscuro, intenso, fresco. Insuperable con fritura andaluza

1 person found it helpfulApr 28th, 2013
Peter Sultan

Cool-a red from sherry country. High toned

Cool-a red from sherry country. High toned

May 9th, 2015
Felipe Ferreiro

Sommelier/Wine Director Restaurante Las Rias Bajas

8.8

Vino con poca limpidez, en nariz metálico y salino, tb cacaos. En boca buena entrada personal y buen final.

Vino con poca limpidez, en nariz metálico y salino, tb cacaos. En boca buena entrada personal y buen final.

Mar 9th, 2015
Esther Garcia

Tintilla de Rota blend.
Black fruit, herbal flavor.

Tintilla de Rota blend.
Black fruit, herbal flavor.

Feb 3rd, 2020