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Country: Spain
Region: Castilla Leon
Sub-Region: Sardon del Duero

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Rívola is brilliant ruby in color with violet highlights. On the nose, the wine is fresh and generously fruity, with impressions of ripe raspberries, strawberries and wild cherries offset by notes of jasmine, spice and mint. The fragrance is confirmed on the palate, which is mellow, fresh and succulent, supported by clean, subtle, sweetly ripe tannins ending in a silky, elegant finish.

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"Dried cherry and light raisin flavors mingle with notes of herb and vanilla in this plump red. The tannins are a bit firm on the finish. Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now through 2009." -Rated 81, Wine Spectator
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"The 2003 Rivola is a blend of 60% Tempranillo and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon which spent 12 months in oak. Medium ruby in color, it offers up red currant and spice aromas and flavors in a forward wine with supple texture. It should be drunk over the next two years and, as usual, it is a very good value." -Rated 87, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
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"Spicy but a bit green, this value label from Abadia Retuerta seems to have fallen off in recent years. The 2003, despite being from a hot year, has light vegetal aromas and flavors to go with cherry, plum and a mild saltiness. Not bad, but nothing special." -Rated 84, Wine Enthusiast
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"Pronounced notes of chocolate and minty, sweet cherries. Rich, balanced round tannins. Sweet juicy fruit and well integrated. " -Rated 5 Stars, Decanter
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"Ruby-red. Herb-laced aromas of cherry, blackberry and cured meat, with a light touch of vanilla. Round and fleshy, the dark fruit flavors lifted by gentle acids and framed by fine, dusty tannins. Lush and supple on the sweet finish, with the note of vanilla repeating. Pretty and easy to drink." -Rated 88, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar





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