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Synonyms
Cabernet - Tempranillo is a red blend rather than a single variety, and it traces back to Ribera del Duero, Spain.
Structurally it lands at medium-full body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for dark cherries, prune, stewed strawberries, tobacco leaf, chocolate and cola.
The regions that matter for it are Ribera del Duero.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, medium to high vigour and a preference for warm climates.
It blends readily with Merlot.
Watch for the synonyms: Cabernet Tempranillo.
At the table it suits morcilla (blood sausage), braised pork knuckle and stewed lentils with bacon.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Morcilla (blood sausage)
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Braised pork knuckle
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Stewed lentils with bacon
Also labelled.
Cabernet Tempranillo.
Bottles to look for.
- Abadal Franc, Pla de Bages, Spain
- Abadia Retuerta Cuvee Palomar, Vino de Pago, Spain
- Artesa Winery 'Galatea' Tempranillo - Cabernet Sauvignon, California, USA
- Bardos Reserva, Ribera del Duero, Spain
- Baturrica Gran Reserva, Tarragona, Spain
- Bodega Dehesa de los Canonigos Crianza, Ribera del Duero, Spain
- Bodega Dehesa de los Canonigos Solideo Reserva, Ribera del Duero, Spain
- Bodegas Ayuso Estola Tinto Reserva, La Mancha, Spain
Cabernet - Tempranillo: common questions
01.What does Cabernet - Tempranillo taste like?+
Cabernet - Tempranillo tastes of dark cherries, prune, stewed strawberries, tobacco leaf, chocolate and cola. Structurally it lands at medium-full body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Cabernet - Tempranillo from?+
Cabernet - Tempranillo originates in Ribera del Duero, Spain.
03.Where is Cabernet - Tempranillo grown?+
The key regions for Cabernet - Tempranillo are Ribera del Duero.
04.What food pairs with Cabernet - Tempranillo?+
Pour it with morcilla (blood sausage), braised pork knuckle and stewed lentils with bacon.
05.What else is Cabernet - Tempranillo called?+
Cabernet - Tempranillo is also labelled Cabernet Tempranillo.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Spain.