Pago del Vicario 50/50 is Spanish wine. It comes from one of the La Mancha bodegas, Pago del Vicario, which is located at a distance of nine kilometres from Ciudad Real. Bodega sells its wines under the appellation of Vino de la Tierra de Castilla. There are also a hotel and restaurant carrying same name.
Grapes and share of them used are, as you might guess from the name, TEMPRANILLO (50 %), CABERNET SAUVIGNON (50 %).
Tempranillo is a variety of black grape widely grown to make full-bodied but soft red wines in its native Spain. Cabernet Savignon brings the body to this wine.
THE LOOK
Vintage 2008 is deep red with brown tinge. Maybe wine had already got some depth. When wine flows along the surface of glass after spinnng it, wine does it slowly bringing out vintage and wine posture.
THE NOSE
Strong aroma partly because fo tannins. Almost can scent alcohol which is unusual observation.
THE TASTE
Fills mouth with quite strong taste. Tannins can be found clearly but not disruptively. Some bramble; taste is balanced.
Facts and figures:
| Alcohol: | 14,5% by volume |
| Extract: | 31 g/l |
| Acidity: | 5,9 g/l |
| Energy: | 90 kcal/100 ml (390 kJ/100 ml) |
| Closure: | natural cork |
The design of the bottle is cool. Black glass bottle and black label make a solemn effect. On the other hand shape of the bottle which thickens toward the neck of the bottle gives the impression of luxury wine. Wine tasting is ensemble of different phases and observations; this wine gives opportunity to use all senses, even artistic ones.
As taste is quite strong and wine includes tannis recommend to enjoy Pago del Vicario 50/50 with red meats and spiced foods. Actually suited really well with the pasta we prepared same day, picture and preparing instructions on the page “Dining at home”.
REVIEW: OVERALL GRADE: 4-/5 – BANG FOR THE BUCK ++ / +++
Website has been under construction at least for two days http://www.pagodelvicario.com/
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