La Mejorada 2009 Villalar Oro Tempranillo (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León)

Country: Spain / Villalar Oro
Variety: Tempranillo Northern Spain
Winery: La Mejorada / Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León

Horsey aromas of stewed, mulchy berry fruits include a shot of iodine. This is high in acidity and grating. Flavors of chocolaty oak on top of plum and salt amount to nothing impressive, while this finishes with a popcorn note and jagged, harsh tannins.