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Cigales Tempranillo

9.146 ratings
9.511 pro ratings
Cigales, Castilla y León, Spain
Tempranillo
Lamb, Tomato-Based, Polenta, Hard Cheese, Pork, Beef, Pasta, Mushrooms, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Venison, Exotic Spices, Potato, Turkey, Beans & Peas, Herbs, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Duck, Salami & Prosciutto, White Rice, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lasagna, Pizza, Barbecue, Mexican Cuisine, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
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mattswineworld

Absolutely fantastic, classic warmer climate Tempranillo. Eleven years old and still kicking. Drunk and enjoyed with, gasp, a variant of an Italian dish called Cacciatore - chicken, squash, courgette, mushrooms, tomatoes, and red wine sauce.

Absolutely fantastic, classic warmer climate Tempranillo. Eleven years old and still kicking. Drunk and enjoyed with, gasp, a variant of an Italian dish called Cacciatore - chicken, squash, courgette, mushrooms, tomatoes, and red wine sauce.

Aug 23rd, 2016
Felipe Ferreiro

Sommelier/Wine Director Restaurante Las Rias Bajas

9.1

Capa y densidad media, en nariz buena potencia, fruta roja madura, notas ahumadas potentes, regaliz negro. En boca estructurado, potente, carnoso largo y duradero... Crecerá.

Capa y densidad media, en nariz buena potencia, fruta roja madura, notas ahumadas potentes, regaliz negro. En boca estructurado, potente, carnoso largo y duradero... Crecerá.

May 29th, 2016
Erica Kane

Dusty cocoa with dried fruit. Amazing wine. Rich, dry and complex.

Dusty cocoa with dried fruit. Amazing wine. Rich, dry and complex.

Dec 21st, 2015
Todd Abrams

2009. Big fat nose filled with herbs, cocoa dust, 12 berry jelly and a hint of cherry licorice. Nicely balanced on the palate with ample acid and tannins unwinding after buckets of fruit. Clearly has many years of life ahead of it.

2009. Big fat nose filled with herbs, cocoa dust, 12 berry jelly and a hint of cherry licorice. Nicely balanced on the palate with ample acid and tannins unwinding after buckets of fruit. Clearly has many years of life ahead of it.

Oct 12th, 2015
Tom Higgins

Owner/Winemaker Heart & Hands Wine Company

9.5

Truffle, cassis, currants and charcuterie on the nose blend in beautifully on the palate. The finish is long and balanced. With the medium weight tannins, you could probably hang onto for another 4-5 years, but this wine is definitely beginning to peak.

Truffle, cassis, currants and charcuterie on the nose blend in beautifully on the palate. The finish is long and balanced. With the medium weight tannins, you could probably hang onto for another 4-5 years, but this wine is definitely beginning to peak.

Apr 7th, 2015
Rebecca Kanter

Really rich dense #Tempranillo #latergram

Really rich dense #Tempranillo #latergram

Jul 2nd, 2013
David Murphy

2009 100% tempranillo from 75 yr old vines. Big meaty and full of high red fruit.

2009 100% tempranillo from 75 yr old vines. Big meaty and full of high red fruit.

Mar 10th, 2013
Michael B.

Perfect with grilled rack of lamb

Perfect with grilled rack of lamb

Aug 21st, 2023
Ted
9.4

Tannins galore and oh so good.

Tannins galore and oh so good.

May 21st, 2023
Enebro Avila

18 eur, 95Peñin

18 eur, 95Peñin

Apr 10th, 2021