Bright violet. Dark berry and cherry aromas show a jammy aspect. Supple and gently sweet, with good lift to its black raspberry and boysenberry flavors. Smooth and broad on the finish, leaving behind a hint of spiciness. Extremely easy to drink and an excellent value.
Back in 2016, the wine used to be 100% Garnacha.
Then, in 2020, we switched to 90% Garnacha and 10% Syrah as the syrah was particularly good this year, bringing some spicy and peppery notes.
For the 2023 vintage, the producer had a very good batch of Tempranillo and we decided to incorporate some in the blend for the Figaro Tinto.
"The 100% Garnacha 2016 Figaro Tinto Calatayud is a smoking value and is another red brought in by Kysela that knocks it out of the park on the value scale. Bright berry fruits, dried herbs, earth, and a touch of spice all flow to a medium-bodied, rounded, fleshy red that has loads of upfront charm and accessibility. It’s not going to make old bones, but as a house red to enjoy over the coming couple of years, it’s hard to beat."
- Jeb Dunnuck (March 2019), 90 pts
Tres Ojos wines are produced by Bodega San Gregorio, a cave co-op founded in 1965. It is located in the Ribota River Valley, some 30 kilometers (20 miles) north of ...
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"This 2012 Tinto (100% Grenache) offers uplifted, fragrant notes of licorice, lavender and black cherry jam. Intense and spicy with medium to full body, and not a hard edge to be found, this is a classic, seductive, consumer-friendly Grenache to drink over the next 1-2 years. "
"(all garnacha, raised briefly in oak): Bright violet color. Spicy blackberry and fresh flowers on the nose, given lift by a peppery nuance. Juicy and brisk on the palate, with clean dark berry flavors and a touch of bitter chocolate. Closes on a juicy note, with sneaky tannins and good focus."
"The 2011 Figaro Tinto is 100% Garnacha and offers fresh dark cherry and plum aromas on the nose with hints of herbs, vanilla and licorice. it is full and delicious on the palate with soft round tannins and a pleasant finish. Easy drinking and a great value."
"This is dark as night, with boysenberry, blackberry, animal fur and smooth oak aromas. For $10, it’s bringing all sorts of power and quality, like oak-influenced flavors of vanilla, chocolate, blackberry and cassis. On the finish, this is full and smacks down with tannic grab.- MS"
