The next wine was a Figaro from the Tinto Winery in the Calatayud Region in Spain. This Figaro is made from 100% Grenache grapes (Garnacha in Spanish). This was a 2009 vintage bottle, so a little more than 3 years old. The shop described this was as the following: Figaro is 100% Garnacha, made from a selection of the best grapes grown in the oldest vineyards. While not truly an "oaked wine", a short stay in oak barrels provides a nice spicy flavor boost. Bright violet. Dark berry and cherry aromas show a jammy aspect. Supple and gently sweet, with good lift to its black raspberry and boysenberry flavors. Smooth and broad on the finish, leaving behind a hint of spiciness. Extremely easy to drink and an excellent value.
This was one of my favorites in the bunch. It smelled pretty earthy, woody, slightly leafy maybe. It tasted a lot like blackberries to me, and was fairly jammy. It wasn't particularly high in alcohol, but I could feel a good bit of heat coming through. It was slightly oaky, but not overwhelmingly so. This bottle was selling for $6.95.
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