A few weeks ago, LIDL had a 40% off sale on some European wines. One of the wines I selected was this Vina Corba Granacha from Spain which normally sells for $6.99. Lately, I have had so many wines to try and I just got around to this one.
Campo de Borga is a wine region within Aragon in northeastern Spain. The area has Atlantic influences in the winter and Mediterranean influences in the summer. The soil and climate is suitable for growing Granach.
Vina Corba Granacha Imperial is 100% Granacha from vines that are at least 30 years old. The wine is aged for 6 months in American oak. The winery that produces this wine produces Don Ramon Campo de Borja Granach Imperial Roble. The labels of both wines are identical except for the name and the wine appears to be the same. Perhaps, the Don Ramon name could not be used by LIDL.
The wine is medium bodied with flavors of ripe cherry and blackberry. The finish is a little rough around the edges but long lasting. I think this is an average Granacha at a below average cost. It is well worth the $6.99 price and a tremendous value if you ever find it 40% off ($4.19).
SC Wine Joe rating = 87 points.
Campo de Borga is a wine region within Aragon in northeastern Spain. The area has Atlantic influences in the winter and Mediterranean influences in the summer. The soil and climate is suitable for growing Granach.
Vina Corba Granacha Imperial is 100% Granacha from vines that are at least 30 years old. The wine is aged for 6 months in American oak. The winery that produces this wine produces Don Ramon Campo de Borja Granach Imperial Roble. The labels of both wines are identical except for the name and the wine appears to be the same. Perhaps, the Don Ramon name could not be used by LIDL.
The wine is medium bodied with flavors of ripe cherry and blackberry. The finish is a little rough around the edges but long lasting. I think this is an average Granacha at a below average cost. It is well worth the $6.99 price and a tremendous value if you ever find it 40% off ($4.19).
SC Wine Joe rating = 87 points.
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