Full Review

Mirat

Mirat
2005 Reserva, Tempranillo, Ribera Del Duero

Pair this wine with:
Beef Vegetables

Category: Tempranillo

Date Tasted:
Country: Spain
Alcohol: 15%
90 Points
Gold Medal
Exceptional
$45

Mirat
2005 Reserva, Tempranillo, Ribera Del Duero

Pair this wine with:
Beef Vegetables

Category: Tempranillo

Date Tasted:
Country: Spain
Alcohol: 15%
Dark garnet color. Aromas and flavors of red plum, fresh dill, black cherry, and smoked meat with a supple, racy, dry medium-full body and a peppery, interesting, medium-long finish displaying accents of espresso with silky, drying tannins and light oak flavor. A rich, yet precisely balanced Ribera del Duero with complex aromas and flavors.

Tasting Info

Wine Glass Style: Savory
Aroma Aroma: red plum, fresh dill, black cherry, and smoked meat
Taste Flavor: Same as aromas with accents of espresso
Sweetness Sweetness: Dry
Enjoy Enjoy: Now-3 years Enjoy with food
Recipes Pairing: Pot Roast, Steak & Potatoes, Beef Stew
Bottom Line Bottom Line: A rich, yet precisely balanced red wine with complex aromas and flavors.

The Producer

Bodegas VALDEVIÑAS, S.L.

The Producer
Avda. La Aldehuela, 10
37003 Salamanca
Salamanca, 37003
Spain
34 -975186000

Tempranillo

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Serve in a Zinfandel Wine Glass
Tempranillo is the principal grape of Rioja, Spain's most famous red wine. The variety has beautiful red cherry, blackberry and mulberry fruit with medium-weight tannins, good acidity and complexity. it is generally aged in older oak barrels in Rioja to soften the wine.

Tempranillo is also grown in other regions of Spain, such as Ribera del Duero and La Mancha. It also produces important wines in Portugal and Argentina and is planted in countries such as Mexico, the United States and Australia.

While there are some lighter versions made for early consumption, a typical Tempranillo ages very well, anywhere from five to seven for a medium-bodied version to twenty to thirty years for a Gran Riserva Rioja. They pair well with most red meats and spicy dishes, from empanadas to game birds.