Full Review

Mirat

Mirat
2009 Gran Reserva, Tempranillo, Ribera Del Duero

Pair this wine with:
Beef Vegetables

Category: Tempranillo

Date Tasted:
Country: Spain
Alcohol: 14.5%
92 Points
Gold Medal
Exceptional
$75

Mirat
2009 Gran Reserva, Tempranillo, Ribera Del Duero

Pair this wine with:
Beef Vegetables

Category: Tempranillo

Date Tasted:
Country: Spain
Alcohol: 14.5%
Dark brick red color. Aromas of raisins, leather, toasted coconut, fig vinaigrette, toffee, and persimmon with a crisp, dry-yet-fruity medium body and an effortless, distinctive, medium-long cacao nibs, espresso bean, cherry pie, and dried dill finish with moderate oak flavor. A mature and ready-to-drink Ribera del Duero with a complex finish.

Tasting Info

Wine Glass Style: Oaky, Rich & Full & Old World
Aroma Aroma: raisins, leather, toasted coconut, fig vinaigrette, toffee, and persimmon
Taste Flavor: cacao nibs, espresso bean, cherry pie, and dried dill
Sweetness Sweetness: Dry-yet-Fruity
Enjoy Enjoy: Now on its own and with food
Recipes Pairing: Pot Roast, Steak & Potatoes, Beef Stew
Bottom Line Bottom Line: A mature and ready-to-drink Ribera del Duero with a complex finish.

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.