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Tempranillo has long been the star grape of Spain and is grown in several areas, producing many styles.

The grapes for Cellar Craft's Showcase Tempranillo are from the vast central plains of La Mancha. The vines are pruned low to the ground and require no trellising. La Mancha grapes are traditionally hand-harvested and are supplied to many of the largest and most respected wineries in Spain.

La Mancha Tempranillo is characterized by a juicy, fruity quality with bright aromas and flavors of ripe cherries followed by hints of cocoa and spice. It shows a racy texture and is medium-bodied. The style will appeal to those who enjoy modern, approachable style Chianti, Beaujolais or Valpolicella. As a plus, we think you will find the unique oak treatment adds extra complexity and depth, making this Tempranillo more versatile with food pairings.

The oak process yields soft tannins and contributes warm vanilla to the nose as a perfect balance to the dominant cherry aromas and background suggestions of black currant and spice.

Flavors echo the aroma with layers of vanilla, currant, coffee and black pepper that linger through the attractive finish.

While young, the wine profiles its powerful fruit character. After four to six months in the bottle, the fruit begins to integrate with the oak and develop a more lush, balanced complexity. Spanish Tempranillo will continue to develop for at least a year.

This Showcase Collection red wine features 16 liters of juice concentrate and a 2 liter Crushed Grape Pack which uses over 12 pounds of virgin, varietal grapes to produce true, on-the-skins fermentation.

Sweetness: Dry

Oak: Hungarian Untoasted (primary fermentation) and Hungarian Light Toast Cubes (maturation).

Body: Medium

Yields 6 gallons

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