Sierra Virgen 2009 Airén Airen (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla)

Country: Spain / Airén
Variety: Airen Central Spain
Winery: Sierra Virgen / Vino de la Tierra de Castilla

There’s a reason Airén is used as a base grape for brandy and Sherry wines, and it’s because it’s not up to table-wine quality, even at the value price point. This wine is corny and lacks freshness. It’s dull, wayward and offers little to no structure. Barely drinkable.