is not I who use generalizations in judging the wines of the appellation, or even different vintages of the same warehouse. In my blog, largely known for those who are used to read me, there is no room for gratuitous vilification or irrational banter. When tasting a wine and then proceed to write a story about my impressions, I value above all other circumstances, past, present and future of a wine, oenological treasures design and especially the work of those who gave life.
years ago I drank a Carmelo Rodero Reserva particular do not remember the vintage, and I was great, spectacular. When suddenly, last Thursday, I ran into my storeroom acclimated Reserva 2001 Haro with the winery in question, I wanted to find out how time had elapsed for the Douro wine.
The Rodero family is not exactly a beginner in this fabulous world. The current owner's grandfather founded the Cooperative Winery of Pedrosa. For many years sold their grapes to the famous Vega Sicilia. The winery, as we know, was founded in 1990.
Carmelo Rodero Reserva is made from a blend, the majority of fine ink, and a minor nod to cabernet sauvignon. Aged raises twelve months in American oak and six in French.
My tasting notes are as follows: red cherry color, with border ateje. Very careful nose with ripe red fruit, escorted by notes of toast, spicy aromas and a final smooth coffee. Boca angular, with the sweetness buried by a broad and deep attack prevailing acidity and lengthens. Travel a little bent, the tannins appear folded. Is opening their arms, and after a brief rest, seems to expand. It keeps the acidity but begins to show greater kindness. Maybe a Reserva 2001 has gone to a better life and brightness curve is below the average more palatable. I is well balanced. The wine has been kept in perfect condition and has no flaws in this regard. It is somewhat contradictory. Seems to continue to reflect strength acid that should herald more time in bottle, but nevertheless expressing samples tannins age.
not want to be unfair to Carmelo Rodero, this is not my intention. I promise to sample the latest vintages and give a more balanced version. If it seems fair to say that a wine does not appear over-projection in time. Their persistence is average. In the aftertaste the fruit appears somewhat wilted, no exaggerations, completing the aftertaste with animal leather, toast, and cinnamon.
Given the added exposure, rather disappointing.
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