Torre Castillo Alegre

Torre Castillo Alegre
Monastrell
2010
$9.95
Jumilla, Spain

Winery Review:  Bright ruby-red. Dried cherry, pipe tobacco and rose aromas, with a hint of woodsmoke. Sweet and fleshy on the palate, with blackberry and cherry flavors complimented by licorice and a suggestion of dried herbs. The cherry and smoke notes repeat on the finish.

Personal Review:  Looks especially dark. Smells awful. Overpowering earthy smell with a bit of dark red fruit mixed in. Very dry, as tobacco is more apparent in the taste than the smell. A little smokey, but a lot of earthy and tobacco flavors.