Tasting - Monte Aman

Name: Monte Aman

Variety: Tempranillo

Region: Arlanza

Country: Spain

Year: 2009

Price: $5.95

Winemaker's notes: 100% Tempranillo.

Fermentation of selected grapes in stainless steel tanks at

controlled temperature. Aging in American oak casks for 5 months followed by 3 months in the bottle before being released in the market. Inky ruby. Ripe cherry and plum on the nose. Smooth and fleshy, with deep dark fruit flavors complicated by bitter chocolate and anise. A spicy quality adds lift and focus to the weighty fruit.Offers an appealing mix of power and energy and drinks very well right now.

My Review: This wine smelled like dirt. Did not enjoy the smell and was afraid to try it. It tasted exactly as it smelled. Earthy with a little cherry. It also had a pretty dry taste. Did not enjoy this one and would not buy it.

I had this on its own without food.