Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Tares P3, Red, Bierzo, Spain, 2004

Spain has a lot of hidden treasure wines out from its less known wine regions. Like this particular one: Tares P3, a 15 months in barrel red wine from region D.O. Bierzo, Léon, Spain. A limited edition from Dominio de Tares, this 2004 Tares P3 is a great wine.

I had it for dinner at the cosy rustic chic Restaurante El Portálon, at Marbella, southern Spain, with my good friend Héctor Díaz-Bastien, having superb jamón and cordero.

A great match made by Jesus, El Portálon's owner, a wine connoisseur. Much to my contentment he also holds and appreciates great Port wines and serves by the glass the likes of Quinta do Noval, a perfect ending to a great evening enjoying friendship.

Luis Miguel Novais