FYI Red Blend (2017)

About this wine

This red blend from Spain combines Tempranillo, Garnacha Tintorera, and Cabernet Sauvignon, resulting in a wine with a deep cherry red color and medium-high intensity. On the nose, it offers elegant aromas of ripe black fruits, balsamic notes, and hints of noble leather and vanilla. The palate is complex and lively, showcasing fruity and mineral notes with fine sensations of cocoa. The finish is persistent and elegant, leaving a lasting impression. This wine was awarded 89 points in the 2018 Ultimate Wine Challenge, highlighting its quality and appeal.

About the grape

Tempranillo is Spain's most famous grape, known for its early ripening and versatility, making it a key component in many Spanish red blends. Garnacha Tintorera, also called Alicante Bouschet, is unique for its red flesh, contributing deep color and robust flavors to wines. Cabernet Sauvignon, though originally from France, has been successfully cultivated in Spain, adding structure and complexity to blends. In the 2017 Fyi Fyi Red Blend, these varietals are combined to create a wine that reflects both traditional Spanish winemaking and international influences.

Quick facts

• 🇪🇸🍇 Tempranillo, one of the grape varietals in the Fyi Red Blend 2017, is Spain's most planted red grape variety, covering 87% of the country's red grape vineyards.
• 🍷🔴 Garnacha Tintorera, also known as Alicante Bouschet, is unique among red grapes for having both red skin and red flesh, resulting in deeply colored wines.
• 🧬🍇 Cabernet Sauvignon, another component of this blend, is a natural cross between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, discovered through DNA analysis in 1996.
• ⏰🍇 Tempranillo's name derives from the Spanish word 'temprano,' meaning 'early,' due to its tendency to ripen earlier than other Spanish red grapes.
• 🇫🇷🍇 Garnacha Tintorera was created in the 19th century by French viticulturist Henri Bouschet, who crossed Petit Bouschet with Grenache to develop a grape with deeper color.

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Producer

Félix Solís, founded in 1952 in Valdepeñas, Spain, is a family-owned winery that has grown into one of the largest in the world. In 2023, the company inaugurated a fully automated barrel cellar with a capacity for 130,000 oak barrels, powered entirely by solar energy. Expanding its global presence, Félix Solís opened its first international winery, Viña Casa Solís, in Chile's Cachapoal Valley in 2024. The winery is committed to sustainability, utilizing renewable energy sources and reducing its environmental impact through various initiatives.