Winery Rolland & Galarreta 'R&G' - Tempranillo - Merlot

Winery Rolland & Galarreta 'R&G'Tempranillo - Merlot

3.8
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Tempranillo - Merlot of Winery Rolland & Galarreta 'R&G' is a red wine from the region of Ribera del Duero of Castille-et-Léon.
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Tempranillo and the Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
The Tempranillo - Merlot of the Winery Rolland & Galarreta 'R&G' is in the top 50 of wines of Ribera del Duero.

Taste structure of the Tempranillo - Merlot from the Winery Rolland & Galarreta 'R&G'

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Tempranillo - Merlot of Winery Rolland & Galarreta 'R&G' in the region of Castille-et-Léon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Tempranillo - Merlot of Winery Rolland & Galarreta 'R&G' in the region of Castille-et-Léon often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or spices.

Details and technical informations about Winery Rolland & Galarreta 'R&G''s Tempranillo - Merlot.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
14.5°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Tempranillo

The black Tempranillo is a grape variety native to Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium-sized bunches and medium-sized grapes. The black Tempranillo can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone valley, Provence & Corsica, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Last vintages of this wine

Tempranillo - Merlot - 2018
In the top 50 of of Ribera del Duero wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Tempranillo - Merlot - 2016
In the top 50 of of Ribera del Duero wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Tempranillo - Merlot - 2015
In the top 50 of of Ribera del Duero wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Tempranillo - Merlot - 2014
In the top 50 of of Ribera del Duero wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Tempranillo - Merlot - 2012
In the top 50 of of Ribera del Duero wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Tempranillo - Merlot - 2011
In the top 50 of of Ribera del Duero wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Tempranillo - Merlot - 2010
In the top 50 of of Ribera del Duero wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50

The best vintages of Tempranillo - Merlot from Winery Rolland & Galarreta 'R&G' are 2018, 2016, 2012, 2011 and 2010.

Informations about the Winery Rolland & Galarreta 'R&G'

The winery offers 8 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Ribera del Duero in the region of Castille-et-Léon

The Winery Rolland & Galarreta 'R&G' is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 10 wines for sale in the of Ribera del Duero to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Castille-et-Léon
In the top 5000 of of Spain wines
In the top 55 of of Ribera del Duero wines
In the top 45000 of red wines
In the top 70000 wines of the world

The wine region of Ribera del Duero

The wine region of Ribera del Duero is located in the region of Castille-et-Léon of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Vega Sicilia or the Domaine Vega Sicilia produce mainly wines red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Ribera del Duero are Tempranillo, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Ribera del Duero often reveals types of flavors of cream, ripe blackberries or cigar box and sometimes also flavors of rosemary, baking spice or espresso.


The wine region of Castille-et-Léon

Located in the northern half of the Central Iberian plateau, Castilla y León is the largest of Spain's 17 administrative regions, covering about one-fifth of the country's total area. It extends about 350 kilometres (220 miles) from central Spain to the northern coast. Just as wide, it connects the Rioja wine region to the Portuguese border. Red wines reign supreme in Castilla y León, and the Tempranillo grape is undoubtedly the king.

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The word of the wine: AOC

Appellation d'origine contrôlée. The most prestigious category of French wines created in the 1930s on the basis of quality criteria defined by a geographical delimitation, a chosen grape variety and precise production rules.

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