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Puelles 2008 Wine Review

Puelles 2008

Puelles 2008

Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain

Community Score:92/100

Community Reviews: 1

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Price: $26.95

Drink: 2023-2027

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Puelles

Agent: Vinoluna Nova Inc.

Natalie's Score: 92/100

From the Rioja wine region, Puelles Reserva 2008 is a dry, full-bodied and fresh red wine blend of 95% Tempranillo with the balance in Grenache, Graciano and Mazuelo. This beauty is ageing gracefully and is fresh with well-defined flavours of dark plum, red berry, chocolate and balsamic notes. The wine was aged for 24 months in French and American oak barrels. Absolutely lovely and drinking beautifully now.

Food pairings: smoked meats, braised beef dishes, meat pies, hard cheeses.

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This Puelles 2008 was reviewed on September 2, 2023 by Natalie MacLean

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