Masia Correras 2001 Costa Brava Spain

Red with some rim evolution. Understated Amaretto, oak-spice nose. Hint of iron. This reminds of new wave Barbaresco.

Suave, sophisticated palate-impression - redwood (similar to Guisto di Notri '01 and Serpico '01), hazelnut, cherry. This is not about fruit. Structure and impact remind me of older Bordeaux. About as great a contrast to the Nemesis as could be imagined.

Reading this, I sound like an imbecile. But it is all there. Really interesting wine.


50% Grenache (listed with the French name on the label)
35% Carignan (ditto)
5% each Tempranillo, Cabernet and Syrah

$30 approx.