Ludovicus Terra Alta 2011 – $12.99
Winemaker’s Notes: Ludovicus is a wine that appeals to both new world and old world palates. People who like Cab, Syrah, Malbec and Zinfandel love Ludovicus. Produced from dray-farmed grapes that are organically grown. The vineyards are located a few miles south and west of Priorat, within the Terra Alta DO (Zone 5) in Catalunya’s Tarragona province in northeastern Spain. In this remote region, the winemaking tradition dates back to the Romans, around the 2nd or 3rd Century. Aromas of blackberry, blueberry, smoky minerals and white pepper, plus a suggestion of dried rose. Silky on entry, then firmer in the middle, with flavors of red and black fruits and floral pastille. The floral quality repeats on the lively, subtly powerful finish.
Kim’s Notes: “Ludovicus? More like Lu-delicious!”
So after loving last week’s wine, which I only selected because of this sign:
…I decided to take another trip down the exotic Spanish aisle. And guess what I found?
The same damn sign! They just moved it from one Spanish wine to another- Son of a Bitch!
I said to myself, “Candy Ass (positive self-talk) can this be trusted? Could there really be two killer Spanish wines, both with flavor out the wazoo?” Then I answered myself by saying, “Think of it this way, Candy Ass (positive self-talk), they were right before. For only $12.99, you should probably try it. And P.S. Your hair smells great today.”
Can I just tell you, I’m super duper glad I gave it a shot- yummity yum yum yuuum! Oaky, smooth, a bit of spice – my wazoo was thanking me all evening. Honestly though, I didn’t expect a lot from this red blend mutt, what with 40% Garnacha, 20% Syrah, 15% Carinena, 15% Tempranillo, 10% Merlot, 5% Golden Retriever, and 2% Perspiration, I thought it’d be a hot mess. Not so.
This wine pairs beautifully with an empty stomach, many food products, and all the moments leading up to bedtime. Go to your local Spanish wine aisle and buy this goodness today!
I just found THE PERFECT teacher’s gift for Christmas! I was over on my sponsor’s website, GiftsForYouNow.com (because it’s a shopping page and that’s kinda my thang), and they have a coffee mug that you can personalize with the teacher’s name and up to 30 students’ names for only $12.98! Check it out here. I’m ordering it today (and being on top of my game for once).
(Neighbors: If your kid is in class with mine and you order this, you’re dead to me.)
