Details
- Type: Red
- Country: Spain
- Region: Rioja
- Vintage: 2018
- Primary grape: Tempranillo
- Secondary grape: Garnacha
- Bottle size: 75cl
- Code: 39718
Expression
Light, bright, fresh reds
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Appenzeller, Brie, chaumes, Cheddar, Cheshire, Gruyère, Morbier, parmesan, Port-Salut. Creamy blue
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Bouillabaisse, cod with pancetta, seared e.g. salmon, sea bass, sea bream, tuna
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Anise, basil, bay leaf, capers, chives, mint, sage, saffron
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Light pork dishes, black pudding, charcuterie, roast chicken, goose, guinea fowl, turkey
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Bolognese, tomato-based sauces e.g. napoletana. Lasagne, spicy sauces e.g. arrabiata, chorizo and paprika
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Spicy, savoury e.g. teriyaki. Light Indian e.g. rogan josh. Jerk chicken or pork, piri-piri
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Smoked and cured-meat salads. Grilled vegetables, olives, ratatouille, mushroom risotto
About the Wine
Tempranillo
Temp-rah-NEEL-yo
The grape behind Rioja and widely planted in Spain in general. Tempranillo lends itself to significant oak ageing, it tastes of ripe
strawberry, autumnal, baked, berry fruit with sweet Christmas spices.
Flavours:
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Cherry
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Fig
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Mushroom
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Sweet Tobacco
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Violet
Garnacha
ward-nach-ash
This is a sweet thin skinned grape that gives wine that is high in alcohol and full bodied, but light in colour and tannins. It is often used in blends and responds well to oak ageing.
Flavours:
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Leather
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Plum
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Raspberry
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Strawberry
The Country
Spain
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