Tasting Notes
Before swirling the glass aromas of cocoa, confectionery and vanilla dominate, but once the wine is swirled notes of black fruit and stone fruit appear, along with an intense aroma of liquorice, cloves and balsamic notes. On the palate it is powerful, rich and shows ripe tannins. The back palate is rich in ground coffee flavours. Elegant, complex and with a long finish.
Food Matches
Game, Lamb & Tapas
Wine Profile
Wine Type Red Wine
Vintage 2018
Style Robust & Spicy Reds
Country Spain
Region Southern Spain
Grower Name Orube
Grape Variety Tempranillo
ABV 14.00%
Closure Natural Cork
Bottle Size 75cl
Allergens Sulphites
SKU ORUBESELECCDF18
Grape
Tempranillo
Tempranillo is Spain's signature red variety and is responsible for more of the country's highest quality red wine production than any other. It has thick skins and as such is capable of making deep coloured, long-lived wines. It has a propensity to ripen early, hence its name derived from the Spanish 'temprano', which means early. Its relatively short… Read More
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