Bodega Inurrieta SUR – Blackberry gelato in a bottle

A blend of Garnacha and Graciano. SRP of $13, but should be available for $12.

Sample received courtesy Wines of Navarra for review purposes.

From the bottle:

“Our grapes of Garnacha and Graciano combine as a symbol of character and warmth from the Mediterranean environment. The combination of these varieties at optimum ripeness and the short ageing in American oak barrels, make possible to enjoy a plentiful wine full of aromatic sensations and a very fine tannic expression in the mouth.
15% Alcohol”

The 2008 Bodega Inurrieta SUR has pleasing aromas of blackberry, ripe fruit, and a little cinnamon spice. The predominant flavors when tasting are fruity and sweet with black cherry cola notes. This wine has a silky mouthfeel and good balance. It has a nice long finish and velvety smooth tannins. We found this wine to at its best on the first day. The texture and flavor of this wine bring to mind one of my favorite treats, gelato. Give it a try and let me know what you think!

See a listing of local retailers selling this wine here.

All ratings use a simple 10 point scale with 10 being the best. Find out more about my rating systemhere and check out the Interactive Wine Rating Chart to find all my reviews! You can sort by type of wine, cost, rating, etc. in the interactive spreadsheet.

Other wines reviewed in the Kingdom of Navarra series:
2010 Castillo de Monjardin Finca El Cerezo Chardonnay – UNOAKED, Got It?
2009 Otazu Chardonnay – A Wine From the Magic Kingdom
2010 Gran Feudo Rosado – A Spanish Rosado That Can’t Close the Deal
2010 Señorío de Sarría Rosado Viñedo No 5 – A Successful Spanish Rosé Without an Abundance of Fruit
2010 Bodegas San Martin Senorio de UNX Garnacha – A Blackberry Bomb
2008 Malon de Echaide Tinto Roble – A Potential Trader Joe’s Superstar
2008 Bodega Inurrieta SUR – Blackberry gelato in a bottle
2007 Albret French Oak – A Smooth Spanish Blend
2010 Ochoa Moscatel De Grano Menudo – 500ml Never Went Down So Easy
2006 Marco Real Crianza & Wines of Navarra Wrap-up