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Norm's Tasting Notes: 2016 Marques de Riscal Rioja Reserva
Great choice for Spaghetti in lieu of Chianti
by Norm Bentley
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I like Sangiovese, the prominent grape in Chianti, from Italy. I also like Tempranillo, the prominent grape in Rioja, from Spain, and of course, I like Spaghetti! One day last week, we paired a bottle of Marques de Riscal Rioja with our Spaghetti dinner, and it was great! You know Spaghetti is perfect for the next big meal after Thanksgiving.
A pretty garnet red in color, the wine smacks of cherries and plums, with a bit of spice to perk the flavor, and finishes strong, begging for another sip. There is a mild presence of tannin, and the alcohol content is 14.3%. Norm's score is 91.
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This Rioja is also a good choice for a hearty stew, or most grilled meats, and would be perfect with Pork Shank Ossobuco.
score: 91
price: $15 - $20
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