El Cortijillo Tempranillo

Name: El Cortijillo Tempranillo
Brand: El Cortijillo
Price: null USD
Rating: 4.25 (0 reviews)

Spain, Castilla-la Mancha

Red wine

4.3

Expert Rating

0.0

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WINE DESCRIPTION

El Cortijillo Tempranillo is a generous, fruit-forward red wine designed to showcase the modern side of Spanish wines. Produced by the Vinicola de Castilla, this privately-owned corporation was founded in 1976. The winery is located within Manzanares, in Castilla La Mancha. The grapes are harvested before being crushed and fermented in stainless steel vats. The winemaking is focussed on light extraction to create a soft, fruity red that is approachable in its youth.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

El Cortijillo Tempranillo has a medium ruby appearance with light staining of the tears suggesting a wine of moderate extraction.On the nose, it presents ripe aromas of red fruits, such as red plums and strawberries, accompanied by subtle hints of spice and fresh tobacco. These aromas continue to unfold on the palate, where the wine displays a medium body and smooth tannins. The flavor profile of El Cortijillo Tempranillo is dominated by the ripe red fruits, which are balanced by soft acidity, adding freshness to the medium finish.

EXPERT RATING

4.3

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Mildly aromatic

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Generous

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Refreshing

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Firm

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Tempranillo

ORIGINS

Winery: El Cortijillo

Region: Castilla-la Mancha

Castilla-La Mancha is Spain's largest wine region, located in the center of the country. It is a vast area of rolling hills and plains, with a rich history of winemaking that dates back to the Roman Empire. The region is known for its high-quality wines, with a focus on reds made from Tempranillo, Garnacha, and Monastrell. Castilla-La Mancha has a long history of winemaking, with evidence of vineyards dating back to the Roman Empire. The region was an important center of viticulture during the Middle Ages, and it was here that the famous sweet wines of La Mancha were first produced. In the 19th century, the region was devastated by the phylloxera epidemic, but it was quickly rebuilt and is now one of the most important wine regions in Spain.

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