Tempranillo
Tempranillo, whilst grown elsewhere, is synonymous with Spain. Here, under various different names, it forms the basis for many of their best know wines. Leading the charge of course is Rioja, where it is blended with Garnacha, Mazuelo, and Graciano. In Valdepeñas it is known as Cencibel; in Ribera Del Duero as Tinto Fino; in Toro as Tinta de Toro. It is also popular in Portugal where it is know as Tinto Roriz and widely used in Port production and more recently in the excellent Douro Red table wines of the same region. There are small plantings elsewhere in South America, California and Australia to name a few.
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Orquestra Tempranillo, VdT de Castilla 2011
Product Code: SR00111
Fresh and berry-scented with a hint of toasty oak behind, developing a round, smooth textured feel in the mouth and easy on the finish. The warmth of the Spanish plains comes through here, in an honest, good value red wine. More »
Spain
Tempranillo/Cencibel
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
13.5%
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Lancashire hot pot
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Rioja Vega Tempranillo, Rioja 2011 (Black Label)
Product Code: SR06611
Soft and fruity with flavours of plums and blackcurrants. Vibrant and juicy, this is a young (joven) wine, made without oak, to be drunk early to appreciate its lively fruit. From a forward looking winery that has invested a lot of money in recent years. More »
Rioja
Spain
Tempranillo/Cencibel
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
13.5%
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Minute steak and chips
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Arjona, Rioja 2011
Product Code: SR00311
Antonio Navajas is a producer with a fine reputation and is based in the Rioja Alta. This has lovely cherry fruit flavours and a hint of vanilla. With a little Crianza wine added, it has an extra dimension. More »
Rioja
Spain
Tempranillo/Cencibel
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
13.5%
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Cheesy chips
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Epoto Single Estate Tempranillo, VdT de Castilla y León 2010
Product Code: SR06910
Good raspberry and strawberry aromas and flavours, uplifted by a judicious amount of soft creamy American oak. A hint of smokiness on the palate with good rich fruit, the finish is showing good mature characteristics. More »
Spain
Tempranillo/Cencibel
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
13.5%
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Pot Noodle (mild)
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Marius Reserva, Almansa, Bodegas Piqueras 2008
Product Code: SR00408
Almansa lies just 100kms inland from Valencia where the perfect climate provides ideal growing conditions. Mainly Tempranillo with 18 months in American oak, fully mature with spicy fruit on the nose and a rich, full palate. More »
Almansa
Spain
Tempranillo/Cencibel
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
14.0%
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Irish stew
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Rioja Vega Crianza, Rioja 2009
Bronze Medal at Decanter World Wine AwardsProduct Code: SR03109
The winery at Rioja Vega was overhauled in 2001 and their wines have surged forward. From Tempranillo with a little Mazuelo and Garnacha, this smooth, soft, richly-fruited red, has spice and vanilla from 12 months in American oak. More »
Rioja
Spain
Tempranillo/Cencibel
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
13.5%
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Pan-fried lamb's liver
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Torres Coronas, Tempranillo, Catalunya 2008
Product Code: SR07308
A ripe, soft, easy drinking wine from the master winemaker, Miguel Torres. Full of luscious black cherry fruit with a hint of coffee and smooth, gentle oak on the finish. More »
Catalunya
Spain
Tempranillo/Cencibel
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
13.5%
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Lamb kofta or skewers
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Gustales Crianza, Rioja 2009
Product Code: SR00209
Antonio Navajas produces excellent Rioja with the majority of production being sold in UK. With 15 months in oak, this is a most appealing wine showing strawberry fruit and vanilla on the nose and a smooth, silky palate. More »
Rioja
Spain
Tempranillo/Cencibel
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
13.5%
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Roast shoulder of lamb with all the trimmings
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Viña Salceda Crianza, Rioja 2009
Product Code: SR00609
Situated on the border between Rioja Alavesa and Alta, Viña Salceda has produced fine Rioja since 1969. Only the best fruit is used here, aged in oak for 15 months and showing soft fruit and oak aromas with fine tannins. More »
Rioja
Spain
Tempranillo/Cencibel
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
13.5%
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Lamb chops, simply grilled with new potatoes and carrots
