An intriguing blend of indigenous grapes; Tintilla de Rota and Romé, with Syrah and Garnacha. This is a highly regarded wine and winery in Spain with many high marks from Spanish critics. It has a bit of a cult following here, but for people unfamiliar with this region (DO Sierras de Malaga) it may be a bit perplexing. Intense aromas of wet soil, spicy black pepper, sage, rosemary, and sweet, mature dark fruit. Powerful flavors of earth, mud and fruit on the palette with succulent acidity anchored by fixed yet smooth tannins. A medium long finish that is savory and sweet at the same time, a bit like a good teriyaki sauce! This is an unusual and exciting wine. I highly recommend but drink with an open mind! — 6 years ago
Blend 50% Syrah, 15% Petit Verdot and 35 % Tintilla de Rota (Graciano) — 6 years ago
Vila. 11° Premio de Cata por Parejas.
15.04.18 — 7 years ago
Lovely. Just lovely. Having it with some veal rib at Alabaster in Madrid. — 9 years ago
Bm+. Tm. Am-. Fm. — 6 years ago
Drank with Karly, Anne and Ev. Funky, shroomy and smooth, earthy but paired well with cheese and charcuterie plate. might not be for everyone. — 6 years ago
Tasted in Evora at Rota do's Vinhos
Best of the four reds
Bought bottle
Dry, goods, oaky
Slight vanilla notes — 6 years ago
So light and delicious. — 6 years ago
Le falta un poco de punch... But not bad. — 7 years ago
Picked it up in Madrid - my first Tintilla de Rota. Really nice - red fruit, floral aromas (violet?), some grilled meat. Soft tannins, nicely balanced, if maybe a tiny bit hot. — 8 years ago
Great food wine. — 9 years ago
Not normally a fan of Hunter reds but this was exceptional. Lots of berries and oak but well balanced. Would drink again. — 6 years ago
A rare and special blend of Garnacha, Tintilla de Rota, and Tempranillo from the incredibly beautiful town of Ronda in Andalucia. This is an earthy, macho, and lusty wine! My friend described it as a bad boy, the kind that makes you want to behave badly. This wine has mineral aromas and flavors of dried mud and straw combined with black cherry and black currant notes that stretch into savory, meaty impressions. Tobacco and vanilla flavors linger long on the palate. With smooth tannins, and medium plus balanced acidity, this is a winner! — 6 years ago
Jättegott rosé! — 6 years ago
Lots of ripe red berry fruit, cacao, coffee. 13% is low for such a big fruit. — 6 years ago
Tres funky - me gusta — 8 years ago
👃🏻 fruta negra, tinta china, tostado, cacao amargo 👄 buen entrada, pasó agradable, maduro y quizás un poco joven, le falta limar aristas en el final ... buen vino. — 9 years ago
Nada que envidiar a los Px. Excelente uva y excelente elaboración. — 9 years ago
Vitaly Domnenko
Bm. Tm. Am. Fm. — 6 years ago