Viñas del Cenit

Cenit Vino de la Tierra de Zamora Tempranillo

9.289 ratings
9.116 pro ratings
Tierra de Zamora, Castilla y León, Spain
Tempranillo
Lamb, Tomato-Based, Polenta, Hard Cheese, Pork, Beef, Pasta, Mushrooms, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Venison, Exotic Spices, Potato, Turkey, Beans & Peas, Herbs, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Duck, Salami & Prosciutto, White Rice, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lasagna, Pizza, Barbecue, Mexican Cuisine, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Al Shikoh

Fully opaque ruby core fading to amber rim. Intense aromas and flavors of black truffles accompanied by plum, black cherry, tobacco, and potpourri. High acidity, soft tannins, and incredible length. Made from 100% Tempranillo sourced from vines over 100 years old. Fermented in small French oak casks then aged 14 months in new French oak barriques. 14.5% ABV.

Fully opaque ruby core fading to amber rim. Intense aromas and flavors of black truffles accompanied by plum, black cherry, tobacco, and potpourri. High acidity, soft tannins, and incredible length. Made from 100% Tempranillo sourced from vines over 100 years old. Fermented in small French oak casks then aged 14 months in new French oak barriques. 14.5% ABV.

Mar 6th, 2019
Peter van den Besselaar

Vintage 2009 / spicy, lot of power, morellocherries, nice

Vintage 2009 / spicy, lot of power, morellocherries, nice

Oct 19th, 2018
Daniel P. Drake

Tonight I promised no Pinot and I have decided to open a Spanish Tempranillo. I can totally get behind a Tempranillo when it is done right and this one has all the earmarks of a top notch wine. At first whiff I get beautifully rich smoky aromas of cherry, cassis, cola, licorice and rain soaked soil. On the palate are deep silky fruit, blackberry, blueberry, black currant, cherry juice, dusty tannins with a good long finish. A very nice example if a 100% Tempranillo.

Tonight I promised no Pinot and I have decided to open a Spanish Tempranillo. I can totally get behind a Tempranillo when it is done right and this one has all the earmarks of a top notch wine. At first whiff I get beautifully rich smoky aromas of cherry, cassis, cola, licorice and rain soaked soil. On the palate are deep silky fruit, blackberry, blueberry, black currant, cherry juice, dusty tannins with a good long finish. A very nice example if a 100% Tempranillo.

1 person found it helpfulJun 7th, 2014
Peter Strom

Bold and beutiful, do not try to taste another wine after this, Will be the perfect end to a good dinner with concersation notes that Will be difficult to find better, buy buy buy and drink with joy

Bold and beutiful, do not try to taste another wine after this, Will be the perfect end to a good dinner with concersation notes that Will be difficult to find better, buy buy buy and drink with joy

1 person found it helpfulJun 5th, 2014
Rick Baumgarten

Needs a few more years and will be terrific

Needs a few more years and will be terrific

Feb 22nd, 2015
Doug Banks

Sales & Marketing Terroir Selections

9.0

Bright vibrant Tempranillo.

Bright vibrant Tempranillo.

Dec 4th, 2014
Jeff Bergeron

Still a baby...

Still a baby...

Nov 16th, 2014
Rick Baumgarten

2004 Tempranillo from Castilla y Leon region and the Vino de la Tierra de Zamora appellation.

2004 Tempranillo from Castilla y Leon region and the Vino de la Tierra de Zamora appellation.

Jun 16th, 2013
Martijn

With tomorrow eve 5.12 in mind (gourmetten) already opened this bottle.
Really fancy this powerhouse though I never bought it again after this vintage. Have to find a new release. At 13 year only structure gives away any aging. Nose full of chocolate and dark cherries. In the mouth sweets of vanilla, fudge and darkberries. Yummie wine!

With tomorrow eve 5.12 in mind (gourmetten) already opened this bottle.
Really fancy this powerhouse though I never bought it again after this vintage. Have to find a new release. At 13 year only structure gives away any aging. Nose full of chocolate and dark cherries. In the mouth sweets of vanilla, fudge and darkberries. Yummie wine!

Dec 4th, 2022
Martijn

What a way to start the week!!
Not showing any age at all! Spanish powerhouse. Beautiful nose with loads of sweets: chocolate, cola, cinnamon, almondpaste, candied cherries. Super smooth and silky mouthfeeling. In the mouth it adds some layer over the sweets which makes it more then simple sweet wine. Well balanced, withholding some acidity and well dosed bitters. Very good wine.

What a way to start the week!!
Not showing any age at all! Spanish powerhouse. Beautiful nose with loads of sweets: chocolate, cola, cinnamon, almondpaste, candied cherries. Super smooth and silky mouthfeeling. In the mouth it adds some layer over the sweets which makes it more then simple sweet wine. Well balanced, withholding some acidity and well dosed bitters. Very good wine.

May 25th, 2020