Mano a Mano is a Spanish expression meaning “hand to hand”. It is used to describe a competition between two people that are trying to out do each other. The English use of the phrase is “one on one”. The Wine world recognizes this phrase as a exceptional wine that compliments an array of dishes and barbecues. Mano A Mano La Mancha 2006 is made from hand harvested 100% Tempranillo grapes.
La Mancha is an arid, fertile, elevated plateau of central Spain. The climate is continental with agriculture being the primary economic activity (wheat, barley, oats,wine grapes).
Mano A Mano received much care and attention in the making that any fine wine deserves. The balance between fruit, spice, and wonderful aromas makes this wine a great accompaniment to food and wonderful drinking “one on one”. This vintage is pleasant, easy to drink, and awesome for all you Spanish wine lovers who want to save a buck. Careful vineyard selection and gentle aging helped mold this wine into the beauty, elegance, and composure it has that won’t break the bank.
“Inky purple. Dark Cherry and blackberry on the nose, with complicating licorice and tobacco qualities. Firm, tightly focused dark fruit flavors offer impressively chewy texture and very good depth. Finishes dry and firm, with no excess sweetness or fat. Displays a more serious mien than its price would suggest.”-Steve Tanzer 89 Points
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