Sierra De Toloňo Rioja Tempranillo

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Organic| Low Intervention | ♀ Women Winemaker | ⁂ Hand-harvested | ⚘ Indigenous Grape | ⦾ Native Yeast Fermentation| ⟳ Sustainable

Varieties: 100% Tempranillo 

Region/Country: Rioja, Spain
ABV: 13.5% 

Serving Temp: Lightly Chilled (put into the fridge 30 minutes before serving)

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Sierra De Toloňo, Rioja Tempranillo 2023

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TASTING NOTES:

Blackberry, cherry, and tar - lovely, serious aromas.
Lightly smokey w/ pepperiness; jerky + black pepper
Jammy fruit + asphalt

Quite velvety on the palate - feels luxurious and opulent. Bright acidity w/ grippy tannins that linger.

 

FOOD PAIRING RECOMMENDATION:

Jamón Ibérico
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Paella w/ sausage
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Christmas roast and/or leg of lamb w/ berry coulis

 

ASHWIN'S REFLECTION:

Tempranillo is a bit of an in-betweener in terms of how widely consumed it is in the US, and it has had its ups & downs over the years. I LOVE it because it is unapologetically Spanish → chill but can be serious; drink it at midnight + loud but in an endearing way. This expression is fascinating w/ some amphora-aging, and I think it’s special. Do you?