A $4.99 wonder from Aldi, we review the latest vintage of the La Cornada Crianza Tempranillo. Highly Recommended!
Tempranillo from Utiel-Requena, Valencia, Spain. The wine is aged 6 months in American oak and another 18 months in the bottle before release. (Previous iterations of this wine were from from Valdepenas in nearby Castilla La Mancha.)
The La Cornada Crianza Tempranillo is available exclusively at Aldi and sells for the ridiculously low price of $4.99. It is imported by Mack & Schuhle Inc.
From the bottle:
This Tempranillo Crianza has matured for a minimum of two years with at least six months in American oak barrels. Enjoy red cherry flavors with hints of vanilla, oak, and spice. Pair with beef, grilled lamb, or paella. Best when served at room temperature.
13% Alcohol
These are the type of finds we absolutely love. With a price so low, it almost boggles the mind. How can a wine that spends 6 months in American oak retail for only $5?? Heck, it must cost almost that much to get it here from Spain!
One reason could be the lack of name recognition of the Utiel-Requena region in Valencia, overshadowed by places like Rioja, Ribera del Duero and others. Regardless of where it came from this is incredibly solid stuff for such an unbelievably low price.
The 2018 La Cornada Crianza Tempranillo begins with pleasing aroma of black cherry plus lots of cedar and other woodsy notes.
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This Article was originally published on The Reverse Wine Snob
