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About This Wine
'Follaco' combines foller (the Spanish verb: to fuck) with a pejorative nickname for a Fermosellano, to possibly intend something like 'fucking backwards locals'. Maybe not the most subtle way into local hearts, but hey, he is a viking! Juan Garía 40% with Rufete, Tinta Madrid and Bruñal. Hand-picked, double-selected fruit grown in gravel, granite, quartz soils from organic, goblet-pruned vineyards uupto 40yo at 640-700 metres. Aged 9 months in old French oak after spontaneous fermentation, 70% whole clusters.
Compared to Juan García wines, this has little more blue floral in the red fruit, thanks to the Tinta Madrid. An earthy, sweet-skinsy character lingers really well. Just a touch 'country', it's graceful, easy but structured and detailed, with a really nice long, open finish. The finish is delicate but with a nip of bitterness to tidy up the purple fruit. A light, savoury and clear with with an open heart, beating alive.
Compared to Juan García wines, this has little more blue floral in the red fruit, thanks to the Tinta Madrid. An earthy, sweet-skinsy character lingers really well. Just a touch 'country', it's graceful, easy but structured and detailed, with a really nice long, open finish. The finish is delicate but with a nip of bitterness to tidy up the purple fruit. A light, savoury and clear with with an open heart, beating alive.
| Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Varietal(s) | Tempranillo Juan Garcia Rufete Brunal |
| Country | Spain |
| Region | Toro |
| Brand | Bodegas Frontio |
| Vintage | 2019 |
Wines of Spain
With 2.9 million acres of land planted in wine grapes, Spain is the most widely planted wine producing nation and second largest producer in the world. Many styles of wine are produced in the country most of which are based on native grape varietals.
The two most famous regions are Rioja and Ribera del Duero for their Tempranillo production. Rioja Tempranillo (the classic) will be lighter and fresher with red fruit flavours as compared to those from Ribera del Duero that are often deep purple, higher in alcohol with more tannins and intense black fruit character. Rioja is also known for producing Garnacha (Grenache), as well as rich, nutty whites from the indigenous Viura varietal.
In the Catalonia region, Spain is recognized for making a sparkling wine in the traditional method but using native grape varieties. This is called Cava. Priorat, a subregion within Catalonia specializes in making still red blends of Garnacha, Carignan and often Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon in a bold and full-bodied style. Together with Rioja, wines from Priorat have achieved DOCa/DOQ status signifying their quality.
Sherry is Spain’s famous fortified wine which can either be completely dry, lusciously sweet or somewhere in between. This is made in the southern region of Jerez.
Other notable Spanish wine styles include: Monastrell (AKA. Mataro/Mourvèdre), produced in the Jumilla region and refreshing white Albariño and Verdejo from north western Galacia.
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