Happy Wine Down Wednesday Winos!!
There is a reason why the Spanish typically enjoy their wine with food and that wine is tempranillo. Family, friends, food and a delightful table wine.
Tempranillo
Tell Me About It!
Tempranillo is a Spanish black grape with a thick skin. The name being derived from the word temprano meaning "little early one" due to its early ripening. Tempranillo came from the Phoenicians which originally came Lebanon some 2000 years ago. While it is primarily made in Spain, it is now made all around the world in sandy cooler climate. It is the most popular Spanish wine and the most planted too. Most Tempranillo are fermented in oak barrels, have medium acidity and medium to high tannins. When looking at it, notice that it is dark red and translucent. The flavor is typically neutral enough to be used in blends and also easily paired with most foods.
Today's Pick!
Albardiales Tempranillo from Spain, purchased from BevMo part of the Buy 1 Get The Second for 5 Cents. Two bottles for $9.95. It smells very spicy. This wine is full-bodied and can be tasted throughout the tongue. Very high in tannins. This wine is pretty complex and I wouldn't recommend it for beginners, this wine is for the wine enthusiast. I typically like tempranillo with more vanilla flavors.
http://www.bevmo.com/Shop/ProductDetail.aspx/Wine/Tempranillo/Castilla-La-Mancha/Albardiales/Albardiales-Tempranillo/34794
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