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The Butler Tempranillo 2023
Primary flavours
Berries
Black Cherry
Cooked Plum
Cranberry
Fig
Prune
Chocolate
Clove
Cooking Spices
Earthy
Tobacco
Details
Ripe and ready, The Butler is a sure-fire hit for anybody who likes their red wines with a bit of chew, and lashings of ripe, slightly stewed berry fruit. Easy-drinking and delicious, enjoy!
Origin: Spain. Mainly Grown In: Spain, Portugal, Argentina. Key Facts: You love the bold and the beautiful; the kind of beauty that is confident, self-assured, secure and doesn’t need to spend extra time in the mirror for a self-guided pep talk in order to look mega hot on the dance floor. Meet Tempranillo, a Spanish grape with a confident backbone of tannin balanced with sweeter red fruits like cherries and strawberries and with an alluring kick of spice. Tempranillo is praised both in its youth as well as being able to age. In fact, in Rioja, they have an entire grading system based on the time it spends ageing in oak. The more time in oak, the more expensive, and the more you will notice flavours becoming more leathery and savoury. It is important to remember, however, that more time in oak does not necessarily mean it is better quality. Fun Fact: Tempranillo is the red grape used in the famous wines of Rioja.
Origin: Spain. Mainly Grown In: Spain, Portugal, Argentina. Key Facts: You love the bold and the beautiful; the kind of beauty that is confident, self-assured, secure and doesn’t need to spend extra time in the mirror for a self-guided pep talk in order to look mega hot on the dance floor. Meet Tempranillo, a Spanish grape with a confident backbone of tannin balanced with sweeter red fruits like cherries and strawberries and with an alluring kick of spice. Tempranillo is praised both in its youth as well as being able to age. In fact, in Rioja, they have an entire grading system based on the time it spends ageing in oak. The more time in oak, the more expensive, and the more you will notice flavours becoming more leathery and savoury. It is important to remember, however, that more time in oak does not necessarily mean it is better quality. Fun Fact: Tempranillo is the red grape used in the famous wines of Rioja.
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
lowmediumhigh
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
nonesomelots
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, medium tannins, medium alcohol and no oak.
Specs
Region
Castilla-La Mancha
country
Spain
Grape type
Tempranillo
Wine Maker
The Butler
Alcohol
12.5%
Vintage
2023
Cellar period
1-3 years
Closure
Screw Cap
Production method
Vegan
Temperature
Room Temperature 15°C-18°C
State
Central Spain
Pairing guide
If you’re anything like us, you just can’t get enough Tempranillo wines in your life. This beautiful and boldly flavourful bottle from The Butler knows how to hit the high notes when it comes to big taste sensations, and it calls out for food pairings which don’t shy from making an impact. We loved it with chicken and smoked paprika casserole, but it’s equally good with homemade chicken or beef fajitas, Spanish rice dishes (especially a classic Valencian paella mixta), braised chorizo, mushroom stroganoff or Hungarian goulash. Yum!
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Food
Roasted Meat
BBQ
Burgers
Slow Cooked Pork
Sirloin Steak
Tastes
Bitter
Rich
Earthy
Moods
Contemplative
Bored
Seasons
Spring
Cooler Months
Recipe Matches
Wine region
Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
La Mancha is a wine region in Spain known for its hot and dry climate, high altitude vineyards, and significant grape production the top sub-regions are Almansa, Jumilla, and Manchuela, each with its own unique wine styles. The terroir across these regions can be characterized by the high chalk content of its soil, which helps to retain moisture during the arid summers. The top wine styles produced in La Mancha are primarily red wines made from the Tempranillo grape, including the well-known Crianza and the top tier Reserva styles, as well as Garnacha, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah. However, the region also produces some white wines made from the fruity Airen grape, which is a native varietal of La Mancha and one of the most widely planted white grape varieties in the world.
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