Andy Howard MW, Eugenio Egorov and David Williams tasted 110 wines, with 32 Highly Recommended
Value Spanish Tempranillo: Panel tasting scores
110 wines tasted
Exceptional 0
Outstanding 0
Highly recommended 32
Recommended 71
Commended 7
Entry criteria: producers and UK agents were invited to submit their current-release still dry red wines of any Spanish classification (DOCa, DO, Vino de la Tierra, Vino de España) made from minimum 85% Tempranillo (or any accepted synonym, such as Tinta de Toro, Tinta del Pais, Tinto Fino). Maximum price €12 in the domestic market, £15 in the UK
Although this tasting didn’t result in any Outstanding awards, these Tempranillo-dominant wines retailing at £15 or less put on a good show. The judges were surprised and delighted to taste so many elegant, mature and great-value wines.
Of 110 wines tasted, 32 (29%) were awarded 90 points or more (Silver medal equivalent), with a highest score of 94pts. A further 71 wines were Recommended.
In total, 93.6% were Highly recommended or Recommended – a strong result given the price constraints.
Scroll down to see notes and scores of the top-scoring wines from our value Spanish Tempranillo…
Source : https://www.decanter.com/premium/value-spanish-tempranillo-panel-tasting-results-550579/
