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In recent years, Spanish wine has become very popular in China.

Compared with French Bordeaux red wine, Spanish wine is much more cost-effective.

Therefore, we will drink a lot of Spanish wine at the table, and most of the Spanish wines we encounter will have the word "Tempranillo" on the wine label, as shown below.

Many people will ask what kind of wine is this? How does it taste?

The "Tempranillo" on the wine label is the name of a grape variety used to make red wine. The Chinese name is Tempranillo, which is also translated as Tempranillo and Tempranillo.

In Spain, the Tempranillo grape variety has the same status as a national treasure, just like Malbec in Argentina and Riesling in Germany.

Tempranillo is a flag of Spain, and Tempranillo red wine is a symbol of Spanish wine.

In recent years, the Spanish Wine Industry Association has done a lot of publicity and promotion in China, touring exhibitions and holding tastings in various cities, making Tempranillo red wine more popular in China.

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The new vintage of Tempranillo red wine has the aroma of red fruits such as strawberry, plum, and cherry. Tempranillo red wine that is fully aged (stored for more than ten or twenty years) will have aged flavors such as leather, mushrooms, and wet leaves.

The strong oak barrel flavor is the signature aroma of Tempranillo red wine, which is also what makes it different from other local red wines.

American oak barrel aromas such as coconut and vanilla, or French oak barrel aromas of butter and toast. Some Tempranillo wines even have both.

Rioja, Spain, where these famous Tempranillo red wines are produced, also determines the grade and price of the wine based on the length of time the wine stays in oak barrels. Moreover, this also has a legal basis.

The taste of Tempranillo red wine is not as strong as Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah red wine, nor is it as soft as Merlot and Pinot Noir red wine.

(Combined reading: The red wine label says "Merlot", what kind of red wine is it? )

Tempranillo red wine tastes medium tannin, medium acidity, medium and slightly full. The body of the wine is not high, and the alcohol content is between 12% and 14%.

The astringency is not strong, tough yet soft.

Tempranillo red wine gives people the impression that it is quite satisfactory and stable, and everything is "moderate".

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Sometimes I treat guests to Cantonese food and bring my favorite Tempranillo wine.

The Teochew-style brine platter in Cantonese cuisine is suitable for pairing with the new vintage of Tempranillo red wine.

The brine platter made of pig tongue, large intestine, tripe, duck feet, and goose wings has a strong aroma of spices and medicinal herbs, and has both meaty and fragrant taste. It is delicious in the mouth.

The new vintage of Tempranillo red wine has a rich black fruit flavor, coupled with the oak barrel flavor of barbecue smoke, adding multiple flavors to these marinated flavors. The tannins in the wine also bring out the flavor of the marinated flavors. Delicious, with just the right flavor.

Barbecued pork and roast goose are famous dishes in Cantonese cuisine.

The barbecued pork meat is fresh and tender, with a slight charcoal aroma. When you bite it, it is juicy and sweet, and the meat is overflowing with juice. The roast goose smells of spices, has crispy skin, juicy texture, and a sweet taste. It also has a bit of sweetness and goes perfectly with an old Tempranillo red wine.

Full and mellow, with caramel and chocolate aromas brought by many years of oak barrels, and game and tobacco flavors brought by long-term bottle aging, this is the flavor of old (more than ten years old) Tempranillo red wine Features,

Paired with barbecued pork and roasted goose, the mature tannins take away the greasiness of the gravy and bring out the umami flavor. The low-key acidity helps digest the meat and also brings refreshingness. Eat it at the same time and let your taste buds bloom on your tongue!

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If you want to have a delicious dining experience, choose high-quality Tempranillo red wine.

The Tempranillo red wine produced in the following places is of relatively good quality. When choosing wine, remember to pay attention to the identification. The production area information is displayed on the wine label, as shown above.

The first choice is the Rioja production region in Spain.

Rioja is one of the top wine-producing regions in the world, equivalent to Spain's "Bordeaux". Rioja’s Tempranillo wine is probably the best in the world.

Other high-quality regions in Spain that produce Tempranillo wine include Ribera del Duero, Navarra, and Catalunya.

These production areas are also quite good and worth a try.

If you are tired of drinking Tempranillo red wine from Spain, you can also try the wine from Portugal’s Douro region, which has a unique flavor.

As for giving gifts, Tempranillo red wine from Rioja in Spain is better.

The Reserva and Gran Reserva grades have been cellared for a long enough time in the winery. They are in the best adaptation period as soon as they are released on the market, and there will be no consequences for guests after receiving the gift. , open and drink, feeling that the wine is still too young.

Moreover, these two levels are also "old", especially the special collection level, which is often more than ten years old. It is more respectable to give away.

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In business situations, such as dining with leaders or clients, I prefer to bring Tempranillo red wine.

This kind of Tempranillo red wine above the Reserva level is bland and nothing special when it is first opened. It may even make guests think that the wine is not very good and is a bit exaggerated.

At this time, I always tell the other party, "Just wait patiently, it will surprise you."

While eating and chatting, as time passed, half an hour and an hour passed, the rich and mellow aroma came out. The aromas of tobacco, vanilla, chocolate and so on were fascinating. The tannins were fine and smooth, and the taste was mellow. The lingering aftertaste lingers.

Finally, guests are always amazed by the unique flavor of Tempranillo wine.

Some wines and some people need to be given some time and some waiting.

They like to accumulate more and more.