Wine is the noblest of alcohol. Aristophanes once said: “Wine makes one see everything in a noble light.” And he was absolutely right!
People give wine not just the properties of a drink, but also endow it with a mystical gift. No wonder red wine symbolizes the blood of Christ. In ancient Greek mythology, wine even had its patron - Dionysus - the pagan god of wine and fun. To study wine, a whole scientific base has been created and the science that studies it is oenology. In addition, it is proved that wine does not so much destroy health, but also helps with some pathologies (with its reasonable use). It is believed that wine can reduce the risk of heart disease and some other conditions.
You can endlessly talk about the taste of wines, about preferences, combinations of the drink with dishes of the cuisine of different peoples of the world, about its old age and astringency. As long as about your favorite grape variety: tempranillo, shiraz, pinot noir, grenache, dolcetta, merlot, nutmeg, riesling, cabernet and many other species. The grape variety is no less important than the place of its growth and terroir (soil). Good winemakers take pride in their wine and the place in which this grape is grown. Therefore, you can often find fault with a geographical name. What does it mean? For example, sparkling wine champagne is made in the province of Champagne (France).
Most people around the world give their preference to red wines. The most famous wines are drinks made from Cabernet grapes. They talk and write so much about cabernet that it seems everyone knows about this drink. And who takes the second place in this list?
An honorable second place in popularity in the world is occupied by tempranillo wine. What do people know about him besides impeccable taste? It's time to remember.
Tempranillo Description
From tempranillo, the wine has a beautiful and rich red-burgundy hue. From tempranillo grapes it is possible to obtain both young wines and drinks intended for long aging. Aged wines have rich fruity notes and the necessary acidity. Often have a berry bouquet: from strawberry to cherry.
The wine is both white and red. The most popular is dry red wine tempranillo, which is valued for its velvety taste.
Wine tempranillo has its own personal holiday. They came up with it in Spain. Tempranillo is celebrated on November 12th.
Spanish wine
Tempranillo can be safely attributed to the wines of the Spanish and Portuguese region. The word tempranillo is a diminutive of the Spanish word temprano, which means "early, early." The name is given for a reason, because this grape variety is one of the first to ripen.
Wine tempranillo gains an exceptional taste in Spanish lands. In Spain, there are about 28 different varieties of this grape. The Spaniards themselves believe that the best variety is grown in Rioja. So the wine "Rioja Bodegas" is an excellent example of long-aging varietal wine. More than three-quarters of all the vineyards in Spain are seeded with tempranillo.
Tempranillo - Spanish wine, which is part of such well-known brands as Arzuaga Criansa from Ribera del Duero, Faustino Finca 10 Tempranillo, Finca Bessaya Criansa, Campiglio El Nino de Campillo, Castillo Labastide Reserve and others. The price range also fluctuates. Grapes are part of both expensive vintage Spanish wines and cheap. Most of them are red dry wines.
Wine Opinions
Today you can find various reviews of tempranillo wine left by lovers and connoisseurs of red wines. People write about the unexpectedly pleasant and mild taste of Spanish wines. Among the positive qualities noted relatively inexpensive price, pleasant aftertaste, lightness and softness. As well as notes of tobacco and oak barrels in which wine is stored. The largest number of reviews was written about the wine "Elegido" producer "Vigna Tridado".
What to drink wine with?
Like many other varieties, tempranillo wines go well with cheeses, especially with mold cheeses: brie, camembert, cheddar. Also, the wine goes well with sea fish, red meat (stewed and fried), game. An excellent side dish will be rice. In general, tempranillo goes well with almost all dishes of Spanish and Mediterranean cuisine: sausage, fried vegetables, fried seafood, jamon, partridge.