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Grano A Grano

2010 Rioja Tempranillo

The Abel Mendoza Grano A Grano is a captivating red wine from the renowned Rioja region, with its Tempranillo grapes showcasing the beauty of the area. Hailing from the 2010 vintage, this wine offers a rich and full-bodied experience that is beautifully balanced by a bright acidity, making each sip lively and refreshing. The fruit intensity is prominent, with delightful notes of dark cherries and ripe plums intertwined with subtle hints of spice and earthiness. The tannins are notably firm yet well-integrated, contributing to a structured mouthfeel that promises age-worthy potential. Perfectly dry, this expressive wine reflects the meticulous attention to detail characteristic of Abel Mendoza's winemaking philosophy, inviting you to savor its complexity and elegance.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Leather

Leather

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Bone Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Pairs well with:


Mushroom Risotto, Lamb Chops, Char-grilled Lamb Chops with Fig Sauce

Region:


Rioja
Rioja

If you want to understand Spain, pour yourself a glass of Rioja. This historic northern region produces some of the country's most famous wines, typically mature, savory reds that go majestically with roast lamb. Rioja's vineyards trace the flow of the Ebro River through a valley protected by the nearby Cantabrian Mountains. Tempranillo, Garnacha and Graciano are the key red grapes, with Viura leading the white grapes. There are three main classifications of red wines: Gran Reserva (aged for five years, at least two in barrel), Reserva (aged for three years, one in barrel), and Crianza (aged for two years, one in barrel). Other wines can be young and unoaked—an increasingly popular style that shows off Rioja's modern face.

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