Marqués de Tomares, Rioja "Excellence"

Marqués de Tomares, Rioja "Excellence" - 2021

Item # 42195 750mL
$19.96/ Single Bottle
$239.52 $215.57/ Case of 12
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Color
Red
Vintage
2021
Country
Spain
Region
Rioja
Producer
Marqués de Tomares
Grape Variety
Tempranillo
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Tasting Notes

The insanely valued, storied Riojas from Marqués de Tomares are the perfect expression of a classic Tempranillo that is still fresh, fruit forward and balanced into a seamless blend not often found in Rioja at this price range.
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