2015 Latitud 42 Crianza

Happy Sunday Everyone!   I decided to change life up a bit and go to Spain for my next wine selection.   Good thing there are wines from other countries at the local wine store.   I tried the 2015 Latitud Crianza from Rioja, Spain.  Spain is one of the top wine-producing countries in the world.   A report published by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in 2013 ranked Spain as the second wine-producing country in the world behind Italy.   However, France surpassed Spain according to a 2017 report and often ranks second.   Italy typically dominates as the top wine-producing country in the world.   At this point, I should initiate a dialog on the FIFA World cup competitors, but who knows what that might start.  Let’s get back to the Latitud 42.   This is typical of a Rioja-based red wine in that it is bold.   It has a mineral, slightly ashy taste up front.   It also has a hint of dark cherry with a solid oak tone throughout with a long finish as well.   Latitud 42 isn’t for the faint of heart even though its description says it is a medium-bodied red.  It would be best paired with relatively rich or strong foods.  It mellowed a bit with breathing, so that might help if you’re not as into bolder reds.  I did enjoy this wine a bit more when it had a chance to mellow.   I’d definitely recommend it for the heartier wine drinkers.  You can find it at Total Wines – the Mecca of Magnificence – for around $13.00 per bottle.  Have a great rest of the weekend and a wonderful week!!