Viña Altogrado
Cariñena Garnacha
Cariñena, Aragón, Spain
Decanted with a venturi. Very good but agree it is a bit fruit forward. 2013 in Dec 2016
Decanted with a venturi. Very good but agree it is a bit fruit forward. 2013 in Dec 2016
1 person found it helpfulDec 18th, 2016
Dialed up and concentrated - too much front end fruit for this to be competitive.
Dialed up and concentrated - too much front end fruit for this to be competitive.
1 person found it helpfulJun 12th, 2016
Enjoyed the 2024 way more than than the 2021 from a previous rating. This one had some blackberry and herbal notes. Very smooth and light tannins at the finish. Super easy drinking. Paired with a cheese board quite nicely.
Enjoyed the 2024 way more than than the 2021 from a previous rating. This one had some blackberry and herbal notes. Very smooth and light tannins at the finish. Super easy drinking. Paired with a cheese board quite nicely.
Nov 22nd, 2025Had the 2021 in November of 2023. Very fruit forward. Lots of blackberry, dark cherry and raspberry that made it seem sweeter than it really was. Needed some time in the glass to round out. Short but smooth finish with hints of spice. Definitely more of a table wine but ended up enjoying this one despite the “scary” first sip. Was a WSJ wine.
Had the 2021 in November of 2023. Very fruit forward. Lots of blackberry, dark cherry and raspberry that made it seem sweeter than it really was. Needed some time in the glass to round out. Short but smooth finish with hints of spice. Definitely more of a table wine but ended up enjoying this one despite the “scary” first sip. Was a WSJ wine.
Nov 3rd, 2023
2014 vintage. Medium garnet color. Prominent red fruits with a little tartness, short finish. Running hot at 15% ABV. Okay food wine, not great for casual sipping.
2014 vintage. Medium garnet color. Prominent red fruits with a little tartness, short finish. Running hot at 15% ABV. Okay food wine, not great for casual sipping.
Nov 4th, 2018Very nice with a Rump Steak! Seems a little too powerful to casually drink though, still enjoyed it though
Very nice with a Rump Steak! Seems a little too powerful to casually drink though, still enjoyed it though
Jun 26th, 2018