Dehesa de Rubiales 'Alaia' 2016
Primary flavours

Black Raspberry

Blackberry

Dark Plum

Cinnamon

Leather

Vanilla
Details
This is a blend of Tempranillo and local variety Prieto Picudo. It's a soft and generous wine, with plenty of dark cherry fruit, ripe plum and a background of toasted oak. There's complex characters of cacao, cinnamon and vanilla.
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 here, tied up with mouth-filling tannins. Sometimes richer, sometimes lighter, always good drinking.
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 here, tied up with mouth-filling tannins. Sometimes richer, sometimes lighter, always good drinking.
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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 full bodied, low sweetness, with medium acidity, some fruitiness, medium tannins, medium alcohol and lots of oak.
Specs
Region
Castilla y Léon
country
Spain
Grape type
Tempranillo Blend
Wine Maker
Dehesa de Rubiales
Alcohol
13.5%
Vintage
2016
Cellar period
3-5 years
Production method
Extended Oak Ageing
Temperature
Room Temperature 15°C-18°C
Pairing guide
This gorgeous Tempranillo boasts all of the features we love so much about this fantastically flavourful grape varietal. As such, it’s a wine which deserves to be paired with tasty, hearty, rustic dishes, exploding with all the flavours of the Mediterranean. Tempranillo wines love being match with smoky meats, so don’t hesitate to crack this bottle open at your next barbecue. Alternatively, you could pair it with tomato-based stews, lasagna, even pizza topped with your favourite salami or pepperoni. Finally, try it with baked rice dishes, alongside proteins like pork or salmon.
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Food

Kebabs

Roasted Lamb

Grilled Mushrooms
Tastes

Earthy

Fruity
Moods

Excited

Mood for something different
Seasons

Cooler Months
Recipe Matches
Wine region

Castilla y Léon, Spain
Castilla y León is a Spanish wine region that'll have you saying "Salud!" in no time. With a mix of hot, dry plains and cool, wet highlands, it's the perfect place to grow a variety of grapes, including Tempranillo, Garnacha and Verdejo. This region has a rich history of winemaking, dating back to the days of the Roman Empire, and is now the largest wine producer in Spain. Castilla y León is also home to several DO (Denominación de Origen) wine designations, which means the wines here are of the highest quality and authenticity. So why not grab a glass and discover why Castilla y León is a wine lover's paradise with its diverse range of flavours and styles? Olé!
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