Bodegas FontanaMerinas Organic Old Vine Tempranillo
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Merinas Organic Old Vine Tempranillo from the Bodegas Fontana
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Merinas Organic Old Vine Tempranillo of Bodegas Fontana in the region of Castille is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Merinas Organic Old Vine Tempranillo of Bodegas Fontana in the region of Castille often reveals types of flavors of oaky, red fruit or vanilla and sometimes also flavors of red cherry, chocolate or cheese.
Food and wine pairings with Merinas Organic Old Vine Tempranillo
Pairings that work perfectly with Merinas Organic Old Vine Tempranillo
Original food and wine pairings with Merinas Organic Old Vine Tempranillo
The Merinas Organic Old Vine Tempranillo of Bodegas Fontana matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of fast and, sausage and vegetable risotto with cookéo or veal cutlets with cream sauce.
Details and technical informations about Bodegas Fontana's Merinas Organic Old Vine Tempranillo.
Discover the grape variety: Tempranillo
Elegant, structured reds with aromas of strawberry, cherry, plum, leather, blond tobacco and pronounced vanilla from long oak ageing. Ranges from Joven to Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva. Star of Rioja DOCa, Ribera del Duero DO and Toro DO, also shines in the Douro as Tinta Roriz/Aragonez. One of the world's most planted Spanish varieties.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Merinas Organic Old Vine Tempranillo from Bodegas Fontana are 2019, 2016, 2015, 2017 and 2018.
Informations about the Bodegas Fontana
The Bodegas Fontana is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 66 wines for sale in the of Uclés to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Uclés
DO in Castile-La Mancha (2006), 100 km southeast of Madrid (Cuenca and Toledo), high-altitude vineyards 500–1,200 m on limestone soils, cool nights contrasting with lower La Mancha. Tempranillo ("Cencibel") flagship red: fruity and structured with cherry, plum, leather, tobacco and spice, firm tannins and altitude-preserved acidity. Firm Cabernet Sauvignon, supple Merlot and dense Bobal complement. Lively Verdejo and Macabeo in whites.
The wine region of Castille
Cradle of great Castilian reds, high-altitude plateaus (450-1000 m) along the Duero. Tempranillo king (aka Tinta de Toro, Tinto Fino): powerful, concentrated, structured reds with notes of black cherry, plum, leather, tobacco and spice, firm tannins from altitude and cool nights. Stars: Ribera del Duero (Vega Sicilia, Pingus), fleshy Toro, Bierzo (floral, mineral Mencía). Lively, herbaceous Verdejo whites from Rueda.
The word of the wine: Female
Characterizes wines whose pleasantness results from elegance and finesse rather than power.
