Codice Tinto 2007 by Dominio De Eguren

87 Points - "The purple-colored 2007 Codice Tinto is 100% Tempranillo aged for six months in tank and six months in French and American barriques. The nose gives up a hint of mineral, spice box, and black cherry leading to an easy-going, smooth, spicy wine with good balance and medium length. Drink it over the next three years." -The Wine Advocate, June 2009.

COMPOSITION: 100% Tempranillo

TASTING NOTES:
[Refers to 2006 vintage] - 89 Points - "Youthful ruby. Suave raspberry, cherry and boysenberry aromas are spiced up by cinnamon, mace and vanilla. Juicy red and dark berry flavors expand on the palate, betraying no rough edges and gaining depth on the close. A warm baking spice quality lingers on the sappy finish. The fruit here is amazingly fresh and seductive; this drinks like a $30 wine, easily. As usual, a superb value." -International Wine Cellar.

ABOUT THE PRODUCER: This is another artisan winery owned by the Eguren family. The vineyards are located on the northeast edge of the D.O. La Mancha at an elevation of 2,700 ft.