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Garnacha - Tempranillo is a red blend rather than a single variety, with its roots in Rioja, Spain.
The wines show medium-full body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to red cherries, blackcurrants, raspberries, tobacco and herbal notes.
It is planted most seriously in Rioja, Navarra and Campo de Borja.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, medium vigour and a preference for mediterranean.
It blends readily with Mazuelo and Graciano.
At the table it suits paella, grilled rib-eye steak with crispy potatoes and roasted venison loin with prunes.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Paella
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Grilled rib-eye steak with crispy potatoes
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Roasted venison loin with prunes
Bottles to look for.
- Baron de Ley Rosado Lagrima, Rioja DOCa, Spain
- Bodegas Age 'Siglo' Tinto, Rioja DOCa, Spain
- Bodegas Alto Moncayo 'Baramban' Garnacha - Tempranillo, Campo de Borja, Spain
- Bodegas Aragonesas 'Don Ramon' Barrica, Campo de Borja, Spain
- Bodegas Aragonesas Mosen Cleto Crianza, Campo de Borja, Spain
- Bodegas Arrocal Gumiel de Mercado Village, Ribera del Duero, Spain
- Bodegas Carlos Serres Crianza, Rioja DOCa, Spain
- Bodegas Faustino VII Rosado, Rioja DOCa, Spain
Garnacha - Tempranillo: common questions
01.What does Garnacha - Tempranillo taste like?+
Garnacha - Tempranillo tastes of red cherries, blackcurrants, raspberries, tobacco and herbal notes. The wines show medium-full body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Garnacha - Tempranillo from?+
Garnacha - Tempranillo originates in Rioja, Spain.
03.Where is Garnacha - Tempranillo grown?+
The key regions for Garnacha - Tempranillo are Rioja, Navarra and Campo de Borja.
04.What food pairs with Garnacha - Tempranillo?+
Pour it with paella, grilled rib-eye steak with crispy potatoes and roasted venison loin with prunes.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Spain.