Tempranillo
TASTING NOTES
This award-winning Spanish Tempranillo from Tierra de Castilla showcases rich red fruit and cream aromas with distinctive notes of liquorice. Powerful yet fresh on the palate, it delivers enticing hints of berries that create a bold and approachable character. A Gold Medal winner at the 2018 China Wine & Spirits Awards, this wine pairs exceptionally well with steak, roast beef, and cheese, making it ideal for hearty meals and special occasions.
The Wine
This Spanish Tempranillo from Tierra de Castilla showcases the noble character of 100% Tempranillo grapes, Spain’s most celebrated indigenous variety. The wine displays a vibrant red color with rich, inviting hues that reflect the strength and tradition of Castilian winemaking. This award-winning bottling earned a Gold Medal at the China Wine & Spirits Awards 2018, confirming its exceptional quality.
Flavor Profile
The wine delivers captivating red fruit and cream aromas that entice from the first nose. Notes of liquorice add complexity and depth, while the wine remains powerful and fresh with enticing hints of berries throughout. The balance between ripe fruit character and refreshing acidity creates a wine that is both robust and elegant, embodying the essence of Spanish Tempranillo at its finest.
The Terroir Story
Tempranillo vines thrive in the Tierra de Castilla where the continental climate with hot days and cool nights allows the grapes to develop concentrated flavors while maintaining excellent acidity. The historic heartland of Spain provides the perfect terroir for this variety to express its full potential, creating wines that have defined Spanish winemaking for centuries.
Food Pairing & Serving
This powerful Tempranillo is the ideal companion for steak and roast beef, where its structure and fruit intensity stand up beautifully to rich, savory meats. It also pairs wonderfully with cheese, particularly aged Spanish varieties like Manchego, making it perfect for traditional tapas and hearty Mediterranean meals.
Serving Temperature
Serve at 18°C (64°F) to fully appreciate its complex fruit character, balanced structure, and aromatic intensity.
Perfect For
Spanish-inspired dinners, steakhouse meals, tapas evenings, wine and cheese pairings, celebrating special occasions, discovering award-winning Spanish wines, or simply enjoying the bold, authentic flavors that have made Tempranillo the pride of Spain.
