Bodegas Care 'The Med' Tempranillo 2024
Primary flavours

Black Cherry
Cola

Plum

Chocolate

Cloves

Spice
Details
This Tempranillo is all about good times and enjoying the Mediterranean lifestyle from the comfort of your own home. This is a juicy number with dark berries and plums, along with a nice grippy finish that will offset the copious amounts of Iberico ham you are eating.
Origin: Rioja, in central-northern Spain. Mainly Grown In: All over Spain, Portugal, Argentina, and McLaren Vale and NE Victoria in Australia. Key Facts: Imagine taking the classic variety Tempranillo and darkening the fruit spectrum and polishing off some of the rustic edges. Making it whip smart, tightening things up and making it into a really flashy young thing? That's essentially what these blends are - they have the soul of Tempranillo, but they set off on a different path, a path that is equally delicious, just a little bit different. Loads of spicy, berry-fruit muskiness tied up with mouth-filling tannins. Sometimes richer, sometimes lighter, always good drinking. Fun Fact: Tempranillo got its name from the word "temprano" which means early. This is because the Tempranillo grape ripens earlier than many other Spanish grapes. It also makes it the perfect wine to open if you're a little early yourself and need to crack into a wine before 5pm.
Origin: Rioja, in central-northern Spain. Mainly Grown In: All over Spain, Portugal, Argentina, and McLaren Vale and NE Victoria in Australia. Key Facts: Imagine taking the classic variety Tempranillo and darkening the fruit spectrum and polishing off some of the rustic edges. Making it whip smart, tightening things up and making it into a really flashy young thing? That's essentially what these blends are - they have the soul of Tempranillo, but they set off on a different path, a path that is equally delicious, just a little bit different. Loads of spicy, berry-fruit muskiness tied up with mouth-filling tannins. Sometimes richer, sometimes lighter, always good drinking. Fun Fact: Tempranillo got its name from the word "temprano" which means early. This is because the Tempranillo grape ripens earlier than many other Spanish grapes. It also makes it the perfect wine to open if you're a little early yourself and need to crack into a wine before 5pm.
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
nonesomelots
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
lowmediumhigh
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low
(under 12%)medium
(12-14%)high
(14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards medium bodied, low sweetness, with medium acidity, very fruity, high tannins, medium alcohol and no oak.
Specs
Region
Cariñena
country
Spain
Grape type
Tempranillo
Wine Maker
Bodegas Care
Alcohol
13%
Vintage
2024
Cellar period
1-3 years
Closure
Screw Cap
Production method
Vegan
Temperature
Room Temperature 15°C-18°C
Pairing guide
Soft and spicy, The Med Tempranillo delivers red plum, black cherry, and a touch of vanilla oak. Pair it with roast pork, beef tacos, or rich pasta dishes like lasagne or bolognese. It’s also a natural with BBQ meats, grilled mushrooms, or manchego cheese. A smooth, easy-drinking red that’s built for good company and flavourful food.
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Food

Roasted Meat

BBQ

Spanish

Slow Cooked Pork

Sirloin Steak
Tastes

Bitter

Earthy

Rich
Moods

Contemplative

Bored
Seasons

Spring

Cooler Months
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