Gladium 2009 Crianza Tempranillo (La Mancha)

Country: Spain / Central Spain
Variety: Tempranillo
Winery: Gladium / Crianza

Stewy yet flush, with shearing acids, this has a meaty, leafy aroma that sets up the angular palate. Flavors of stewed berry, spiced tomato and burnt leaves turn slightly bitter on what amounts to a short finish.