Niko’s Spanish Wine Tasting

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April 23rd at 6pm-8pm

Tasting Fee $10 Non-Member

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Wines we will taste with Winery Representative …..

VINOS LIBRES

"JUST HONEST WINES"

WINES FROM WINEMAKERS AND GROWERS THAT WORK IN HARMONY WITH NATURE ... ALL OF THEM FARM SUSTAINABLY AND MOST FARM ORGANIC, FOLLOW BIODYNAMIC PRINCIPLES AND ONLY DRY-FARM.
​GRAPES ARE HARVESTED BY HAND & FERMENTATION OCCURS NATURALLY WITH NATIVE YEAST STRAINS THAT FLOURISH ON HEALTHY VINES. WINES ARE OAKED ONLY TO HELP THEM AGE AND TO GIVE THEM A KEEL FOR A LONGER JOURNEY.
WE SEEK HONEST WINES WITH A DEEP SENSE OF PLACE -  WINES THAT EXPRESS  " EL TERRUAR Y LA UVA"  BUT MOST OF ALL WINES THAT ARE FUN TO DRINK AND CALL OUT FOR GOOD FOOD.

Bodegas Fontana Oveja Blanca Dry Muscat

Intensely aromatic and expressive, with aromas reminiscent of lychees, grapefruit and rose petals. Light bodied, very fresh on the palate, the fruit is perfectly balanced by the crisp acidity and a dry, mineral finish.

Bodegas Fontana Oveja Blanca Dry Muscat is praised for its vibrant citrus, melon, and apple notes. Many appreciate its balanced sweetness and crisp finish. While some highlight its peach and floral tones, others enjoy its clean, dry profile. The wine's lively character and playful label design add to its appeal, though opinions vary on its minerality and acidity. Overall, it's a delightful and approachable wine.

VINOS MARINOS "EL NEPTUNO"

100% ALBARIÑO

This Albariño shows white flowers, peaches and a hint of sea water backed by a mineral backbone with a fresh lemon-lime finish.

Some coastal wines take on a marine personality worthy of El Neptuno and his mermaid daughters, and this is such a wine. This tasty Albariño is made from old vines grown in granite + slate soils with salty marine breezes, by proud farmers in the Condado do Tea subzone of Rias Baixas. This area is the best place on earth for this unique aromatic white variety.   Most of these micro-wine farms are   near the banks of the  Miño River Estuary and are greatly influenced by the Atlantic Ocean, covering and cooling the vines with marine fog.  Weather here is very special, with mild rainy winters and spring - but  overall this is one of the driest zones of Rias Baixas with very healthy and balanced fruit.Soils are very poor in nutrients, with high acid content and well drained sandy-alluvial soils with slate and a lot of granite giving this wine extra complexity. Trellised in traditional Pergola system -  high above the ground for maximum air flow. These vines are hand-harvested into small aerated boxes     and rushed to the winery early in the morning. The grapes are fermented in stainless steel tanks after a soft pressing to preserve freshness and energy. Under 1000 cases produced.

We paired this delightful classic Spanish white with a lemony broiled halibut and sautéed broccoli & carrots for a perfect match at Mr. Shrimp, but you can pair with it with all seafood, shellfish, salads and mild cheeses, especially Sheep's milk Manchego with cured meats and Marcona almonds from Spain.

Vinos Marinos is a "Farm Proud" collaboration between Vinos Libres (a great Spanish wine importer based in NYC) and a group of family farms that created a winery in Condado do Tea. As a farm-based project, the land and vines are treated with great respect and farming is sustainable and as natural as possible.

El Jefe (Grande) Tempranillo

The El Jefe (Grande) Tempranillo has a pretty ruby red robe color when poured into the glass.  The fruit is crushed, fermented and aged in breathable concrete tanks to allow the natural aromas to develop and the pour forth with pure, fresh aromas of bing cherry, fresh fig, raspberries, red plum and dried herbs.  Silky soft tannins surround a palate blanket of red berry fruits and supple (gulpable) finish.  This wine is a party in a bottle with enough to share.  Slipping in at under 13% alcohol, it makes for a great wine with tomato sauces, lasagna, pizza, meatballs to hamburgers, or drunken goat cheese.

Casa Mariol

CARIÑENA – CRIANZA 16 MESES
 D.O. TERRA ALTA
Samso (Carignan)

Elaboration

100% Cariñena. Variety is highly present and typical in Terra Alta. Traditional production with later oak-cask ageing.

Appearance

Clean, picota-cherry colour with mahogany hues.

Aroma

Intense. Full bouquet of floral notes, with violets in the leading role. Light, fruity character, with a prune aroma. Toasty and cocoa notes.

Taste

With a pleasant and fresh entry. Very creamy on the palate, with a light and delicious exotic touch at the end. Excellent integration of the cask.

How to enjoy

Goes perfectly with a plate of Serrano ham, with a traditional fricassee and is ideal for accompanying stewed lentils or a vegetable soup. A wine for strolling, reathing and for accompanying your challenges.

Guelbenzu Evo Vino de la Tierra de Ribera del Queiles

Varieties  -  77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Graciano, 10% Syrah

Tasting notes

Nose: Good intensity and complexity. Aromas of ripe

black fruits against a balsamic backdrop and toasted

and creamy notes. Spicy with a lactic finish.

Palate: Elegant and nice with good body, tasty and a

meaty point. Ripe fruit, spicy and balsamic notes

mixed with round tannins and good acidity that make it

perfect. Structured and complex. Elegant, round

mounth-feel and balanced.

Colour: Intense cherry red.

Aroma: Intense aromas of ripe black fruit, well integrated with toasted and spiced aromas and a balsamic finish.

Palate: Powerful and structured. Ripe black fruit, spiced and balsamic, combined with round tannins. Full of nuances and complexity. Long, persistent, elegant and round.

Casa Mariol Terra Alta

Black Vermouth

Elaboration

Made with selected white grapes, darkened and macerated with herbs local to Terra Alta.

Appearance

Mahogany colour with chestnut tones.

Aroma

Aromas of thyme and vanilla, gentle notes of orange peel, cinnamon, liquorice and clove.

Taste

Very refreshing acidity, very well balanced, rounded, complex and with a strong personality. Slight bitter touch at the finish with caramel notes.

How to enjoy

The perfect aperitif, ideal for enjoying the traditional way with olives, potatoes, anchovies or a vegetable pâté. Use it for preparing your own cocktail: be the bartender with Casa Mariol vermouth; simply relax and enjoy.