"Vinified in stainless steel tanks, then aged 8 months in new French and American oak barrels. Deep ruby color. Aromas of boysenberry, cherry liqueur and licorice that evolve with aeration into smoky, vanilla and floral notes. A very concentrated, homogeneous palate, offering juicy fruit (blueberry), cola flavors that demonstrate clarity and good length. The finish is spicy, smoky and quite persistent, with a hint of violet candy and supple tannins". (Josh Raynold, Vinous November 2016)
Features
Estate
Familia Bastida
Cuvée
Drama
Vintage
2015
Designation
La Mancha
Region
Spain
Grape varieties
75% Tempranillo, 25% Grenache, 5% Syrah
Terroirs
Clay and sand soils with a high concentration of limestone and small stones
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Fermentation with indigenous yeasts
Breeding
10 to 11 months in American and French oak barrels
Alcohol content
13,5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Deep cherry colour
Nose
Clean and aromatic with notes of blueberries and ripe plums.
Mouth
Full-bodied and greedy, but with a marked, present structure. Generous finish, full of fruit and spice. Good acidity to balance the whole.
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Drink from
2018
Drink before
2024
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with spicy dishes, red meats...
Familia Bastida
La Mancha
Expert opinion
James Suckling
Graded area (2021 guide) Recommended
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.9/5
out of 10 reviews
Note and review by M. NICOLAS C. Published on 26/09/2018
Good Spanish wine, perhaps a little too voluptuous for me.
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Note and review by M. PATRICE K. Published on 05/08/2018
Plenty of substance, but the wood dominates too much. To be kept in the cellar.
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Note and review by M. JOSE PASCAL V. Published on 18/07/2018
Interesting and original wine
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Note and review by M. JEAN LUC A. Published on 30/08/2022
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Note and review by M. PHILIPPE J. Published on 01/05/2021
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Note and review by Mme MARION A. Published on 07/03/2021
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Note and review by M. GREGORY K. Published on 18/11/2019
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Note and review by M. VINCENT D. Published on 14/11/2018
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Note and review by M. SEBASTIEN J. Published on 30/09/2018
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Note and review by M. ANTOINE C. Published on 30/08/2018
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