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Sierra De La Demanda Tinto

2013 Rioja Garnacha, Tempranillo, Viura

The Sierra De La Demanda Tinto from the Rioja region is a captivating red wine that beautifully showcases a blend of Garnacha, Tempranillo, and Viura. This vintage offers a lovely balance of brightness and depth, with a medium body that feels approachable yet notable. Its acidity is vibrant, adding a mouthwatering quality that accentuates the wine's fresh and fruity character. The fruit intensity is prominent, bursting with delightful flavors of red berries, cherry, and subtle hints of spice that tease the palate. Tannins are finely structured, providing just the right amount of grip without overwhelming the wine, making it an excellent companion for various dishes. The overall profile leans towards being dry, ensuring a clean and satisfying finish that invites another sip. This wine exemplifies the excellence of Rioja, with its thoughtful composition and engaging personality.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Leather

Leather

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Mild

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:


Grilled Vegetables, Pasta Primavera, Grilled Halibut

Region:


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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