La Barbacoa Tempranillo 2024 (Spain)

Description

Boysenberry, Floral, Spice

“Dark plum/purple hue, the wine opens with currant, blackberry, boysenberry aromatics, this is a super ripe, plush wine that will work with a lot of different food types. Sweet fruit on the mouth, the tannins are grainy and dusty, however the acidity is not high. This is a classic Mediterranean style, mid weight red that ticks lots of boxes: creamy mid palate, some savoury fruit, it even boasts a very funny front label (spoiler alert: may contain traces of bull) and is sealed, conveniently, under a screwcap. A real crowd pleaser" Paul Tudor, Master of Wine

“This is immediately appealing on the nose with sweet plum, mixed spice, and floral aromas. The palate offers succulent fruit flavours, supple texture, and finely pitched tannins, making it smooth and rounded with a lingering, juicy finish. Splendidly expressed, offering charming drinking. At its best: now to 2028” Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Offering the perfect combination of delicious, approachable wine, attractive packaging and an appealing price point. Perfect for everyday home entertainment. It features appealing aromas of red/black fruits, licorice, soft tannins, and delightful freshness, offering an approachable, "velvety" drinking experience. 

Velvety, approachable Tempranillo with ripe black fruit, soft tannins and juicy freshness. Excellent value everyday drinking red that delivers Mediterranean charm at a very appealing price. A perfect, modern food-friendly introduction to Spain’s signature grape.

An enticing everyday-drinking wine, imported for the first time in New Zealand. Produced by the renowned Bodegas Millenium, under the umbrella of leading Galician wine producer Bodegas Gallegas. Harvested from selected mature vine plots in Castilla-La Mancha, and vinified in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks to retain the varietal integrity of the wine. This preserves fresh fruit character, balance, and vibrancy without heavy oak influence Central Spain’s continental climate, incredible economy of scale and Tempranillo’s ability to produce ripe fruit while retaining freshness is the perfect combination to produce, ripe, approachable wines under $20. 

Food Pairing: Ideal with grilled meats, chorizo, tapas, paella, Mediterranean vegetables, and Manchego cheese.