Comments on: Catavino Makes a Quick Jaunt to Southeastern Spain’s Wine Country

By: 2004 Bodegas y Vinedos del Mediterraneo, Cueva de los Secos

2004 Bodegas y Vinedos del Mediterraneo, Cueva de los Secos — Thu, 01 May 2008 17:11:23 +0000

[...] Yecla is surrounded by three other DO’s: Jumilla to the southwest, Almansa to the north and Alicante to the east. Having driven through this area only once in route to Bodegas Castano, I can tell you [...]

By: Ryan

Ryan — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 21:51:48 +0000

Jill maybe you just need to call it Alicante Bouschet? Same grape but better known. Look for more info on it in the coming days…Cheers, r

By: Jill

Jill — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 19:20:50 +0000

actually, I remember Ryan having twittered this week about enjoying garnacha tintorera, and didn’t even pick up on the “tinted” clue. So I may not deserve the official title as of yet! I also have to say, while I enjoy the GT grape and we have one in our inventory, nobody else seems to have any desire to try it…even though it’s a bargain basement wine. Oh well!

By: Gabriella

Gabriella — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 17:37:44 +0000

We’ve got a WINNER! Well done Jill! Your keen detective skills, picking up on the phrase “tinted hands”, have made you our official Iberian Grape Guru!

By: Jill

Jill — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 16:33:25 +0000

garnacha tintorera; dark skin and red flesh.

By: Gabriella

Gabriella — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 14:03:09 +0000

You’re on the right track but think outside the box.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 13:41:44 +0000

None of the above….other guesses?

By: David j

David j — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 23:22:55 +0000

Probably- but it could be Bobal, also…
(Bobal I *think* is not as deep-hued, though)

By: Jill

Jill — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 22:36:26 +0000

gots to be da monastrell

By: Jeff Cleveland

Jeff Cleveland — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 21:04:04 +0000

Is it Monastrell?