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Wine Details
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Description:
The 2003 Tempranillo shows classic spicy aromas and earthy flavors of dried currant, black fig, and toasty oak. Ripe, well-integrated tannins and a firm structure lead to a lingering finish of focused red fruit and espresso. As with any fine Rioja, Tempranillo is a food-friendly wine, pairing best with grilled meats and savory Mediterranean dishes. The 2003 vintage should age gracefully for five to seven years.
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Varietal Definition
Tempranillo:
The Tempranillo is to Rioja what Pinot Noir is to Burgundy. By far Spain's most noble indigenous grape it has similar characteristics to the Pinot - strawberries when young, earthy vegetal when mature - and it ages very well. It ripens early ('temprana' is the Spanish for 'early') is thick-skinned and gives good colour and extract but low alcohol and acidity. In Rioja it is blended with the more fiery Garnacha and a little Mazuelo and Graciano. It is grown throughout Spain but very much as a grape for blending as opposed to a straight varietal. Outside Spain the grape is quite prolific in Argentina and to a lesser extent in California.
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