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Red Wines
About This Wine
Bodegas Arrocal is a shining example of the modern winemaking era of Spain.
Construction of the winery building was completed in 2003, and it’s equipped with all the bells and whistles a vintner could want. The owners say they made the decision to invest in the latest and greatest technology out of respect for the grapes they grow in the vineyards that they planted themselves.
Tempranillo is the specialty of the house at Bodegas Arrocal, and the Tempranillo grapes for the 2009 vintage came from two vineyards: Pago de Morenillos and Pago de Barrancones. All of the fruit was sorted by hand before being crushed and transferred to temperature-controlled, stainless steel fermentation tanks.
Winemaker Isaac Fernandez Montana oversaw the process, then decided on a mix of French and American oak barrels for aging the wine. After six months in barrels, the elixir was ready for bottling — a clean, fruitful, spicy example of Spanish wine today.
About Tempranillo
Its aromas and flavors often combine elements of berryish fruit, herbaceousness, and an earthy-leathery minerality. Rarely bottled as a stand-alone varietal, but frequently used as the base variety in blends.
More About TempranilloTasting Notes
Download/Print- Grape Composition:100% Tempranillo
- Grape Source:2 Vineyards in Gumiel de Mercado, Ribera del Duero
- Aromas & Flavors:Red Flowers, Blackberry, Black Currant & Baking Spices
- Aging Vessels:80% French & 20% American Oak Barrels for 6 Months
- When to Drink:Now Through 2015
- Food Pairing Suggestionpork dishes, or assorted tapas.
Expert Ratings
The 2009 Arrocal was produced from estate-grown fruit and aged for 8 months in French and American oak. A glass-coating purple/black color, typical of the 2009 vintage, is accompanied by an inviting nose of cedar, cinnamon, espresso, licorice, and blackberry. Ripe, forward, and round on the palate, it conceals enough fine-grained tannin to evolve for 1-2 years but this outstanding value can be approached now.
Recipes.
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Pan Fried Lamb Chops This recipe, which makes 4 servings, features flavors that can be enjoyed with virtually any red wine. Turn it into a complete meal with a side dish jasmine rice. Get The Recipe
Smoked Salmon Penne Pasta In a world of "anything goes" food-and-wine pairing, we're always on the lookout for recipes that match well with either white or red wines. This is one such recipe, and it makes two servings... Get The Recipe
Tomato Pesto Pasta A wonderful match with Cabernet Sauvignon, this recipe helps bring out the fruitful quality of the wine. It also matches nicely with other red wines, and serves 4. Get The Recipe
Tuscan Style Roasted Game Hens If you're looking for a change from turkey or ham this holiday season, try this easy-to-prepare dish that matches well with both white and red wines. It serves 6... Get The Recipe
