Numanthia
Termanthia 2006
Italy & Spain
About the SessionThe Italian offering is led by the great Super Tuscans of Bolgheri and Chianti Classico, along with Brunello di Montalcino making a strong line-up. We are equally delighted to present some of Spain’s finest and most traditional houses from the renowned regions of Rioja and Ribera del Duero, creating a compelling collection of distinguished Italian and Spanish wines.
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Numanthia
Termanthia 2006
About this Item
Numanthia, in the Toro region of northwest Spain, made its name with Termanthia, a powerful red from ungrafted, pre-phylloxera old vines of Tinta de Toro. 2006 was a warm, ripe Toro vintage that produced voluptuous wines. Thomas Matthews from Wine Spectator gave it a rating of 95, Josh Raynolds from Vinous gave it 94, and Luis Gutiérrez from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate gave it 93.
Provenance
Private Client
Critics Ratings
"This red is so thick and rich it's almost oily in texture, with exotic flavors of black fruit, game, dried herb and hoisin. Muscular tannins keep this structured, but give way to floral and graphite notes on the finish. A powerful wine with modern structure and distinctive character." - Thomas Matthews, Wine Spectator, 95/100 (Jun 2009)
"Glass-staining ruby. Seductive, strongly perfumed aromas of black raspberry, boysenberry, sandalwood, potpourri and cocoa powder. Surprisingly lithe and energetic on the palate, offering sweet red berry and spice flavors, a velvety texture and slow-mounting minerality. Turns more floral on the finish, which is tangy, fresh and extremely long." - Josh Raynolds, Vinous, 94/100 (Jul 2009)
"With some years of history on their backs, they are now releasing limited quantities of old vintages. There are plenty of oak-related aromas, toast, sweet spices and smoke. It's very spicy and balsamic, even with hints of eucalyptus, with plenty of volume and glossy tannins. 2006 was a warm and ripe vintage that produced voluptuous wines. Time in bottle has polished the tannins, and this 2006 still feels young." - Luis Gutiérrez, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 93/100 (Mar 2017)
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