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Pairings
Merlot - Tempranillo is a red blend rather than a single variety, with its roots in Navarra, Spain.
The wines show medium body, medium-low tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to berry fruits, cherry, caramel, strawberries, tobacco and spice.
It is planted most seriously in Navarra and Ribera del Duero.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, medium vigour and a preference for moderate climate.
It blends readily with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.
At the table it suits tortilla de patata, roasted bell peppers stuffed with mushrooms, carrot and spinach and braised beef burrito.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Tortilla de patata
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Roasted bell peppers stuffed with mushrooms, carrot and spinach
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Braised beef burrito
Bottles to look for.
- Arinzano 'La Casona', Vino de Pago, Spain
- Bodegas Anadas Care Crianza, Carinena, Spain
- Bodegas Aroa 'Mutiko', Navarra, Spain
- Bodegas Balbas Ritus, Ribera del Duero, Spain
- Bodegas Irache 'Fuente de Irache' Crianza, Navarra, Spain
- Bodegas Irache 1891 Crianza, Navarra, Spain
- Bodegas Penafiel Mironia Crianza, Ribera del Duero, Spain
- Bodegas Valcarlos Fortius Rosado, Navarra, Spain
Merlot - Tempranillo: common questions
01.What does Merlot - Tempranillo taste like?+
Merlot - Tempranillo tastes of berry fruits, cherry, caramel, strawberries, tobacco and spice, plus two more. The wines show medium body, medium-low tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Merlot - Tempranillo from?+
Merlot - Tempranillo originates in Navarra, Spain.
03.Where is Merlot - Tempranillo grown?+
The key regions for Merlot - Tempranillo are Navarra and Ribera del Duero.
04.What food pairs with Merlot - Tempranillo?+
Pour it with tortilla de patata, roasted bell peppers stuffed with mushrooms, carrot and spinach and braised beef burrito.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Spain.