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!!
