The back bone of many a Rioja, Tempranillo is a fabulous grape that also plays a prominent role elsewhere in Spain.
The Wines
Price key: $=less than $20 $$= $20-40 $$$=$40-60 $$$$=above $60
Quality key: * = decent wine ** = very good wine *** = superb wine ****= elite
VALUE = exceptional quality for the money
Viña Jaraba Crianza, La Mancha '15 ** $ VALUE
A touch of oak makes this tempranillo classy and complex, but still light
Pago de los Capellanes Joven Roble, Ribera del Duero '17 *** $$
An important property in RdelD, intense aroma and flavor, but graceful
Valduero Crianza '15, Ribera del Duero *** $$
Great example of Tinto Fino (tempranillo), deep, intense, polished, needs big foods, great dinner wine
All of these wines can be purchased at Kenilworth Wine and Spirits.