El Cortijillo Tempranillo 2016
This wine is called Tempranillo 2016 by El Cortijillo, and is made with 100% Tempranillo grapes. The place of origin is the La Mancha, Spain with a vintage year of 2016. This wine costs $8.95.
Antonio Galloni of Vinous had this to say about the wine: "Vivid ruby. Pungent red berry and peppery spice scents show good focus and lift. Gently sweet and incisive on the palate, offering jammy raspberry and cherry flavors that tighten up slowly on the back half. Finishes taut and spicy, with supple tannins sneaking in late." https://vinous.com/ (displayed on an informational paper at Vintage Cellar tasting)
On
page 175 of Wine Folly, this is said about Tempranillo: "Spain's top variety, made famous by the wines of Rioja, where wines are classified by how long they age in oak. Fine Tempranillo ages 20+ years but costs a little more. Bolder, aged Tempranillo wines pair nicely with steak, gourmet burgers, and a rack of lamb. Fresher styles match well with baked pasta and other tomato-based dishes." This wine should be served in a red glass at 55-60*F, decanted 60+ minutes, and kept in the cellar 10-30 years.
I
did not have this wine with any food. The color of this wine was a browny blood red. It had a peppery and red berry nose. There was no acid, just peppery spicy notes with light tannins, no sweetness, and no alcohol warmth. It had a light body and flavors of red berries, peppercorns, and dark grapes with a pepper aftertaste.
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