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At Vinoscout, you\u0026#39;ll discover \u003cstrong\u003ethree selected Yecla wines\u003c\/strong\u003e – all at \u003cstrong\u003eattractive introductory prices\u003c\/strong\u003e between €5.95 and €7.99 – that demonstrate the character and depth this special corner of southeastern Spain has to offer.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"casa-carmela-dulce-tinto","title":"Casa Carmela Dulce Tinto","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCasa Carmela Dulce Tinto\u003c\/strong\u003e is a sweet red wine from the Spanish region of \u003cstrong\u003eYecla DO (Murcia)\u003c\/strong\u003e produced by \u003cstrong\u003eBodegas Castaño\u003c\/strong\u003e , designed especially as a sweet \u0026quot;dessert tinto\u0026quot; or to accompany hearty dishes. It is usually made from a blend of \u003cstrong\u003eMonastrell (Mourvèdre) and Syrah\u003c\/strong\u003e and displays a rich, dark red color with deep purple reflections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The Tinto combines a \u003cstrong\u003epronounced sweetness\u003c\/strong\u003e with juicy, ripe fruit, with aromas of \u003cstrong\u003eblackberry, black cherry, blueberry, and jammy berry notes\u003c\/strong\u003e taking center stage. 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