Realce - Vino de la Tierra de Castilla Tempranillo 2024

It’s nearly impossible to find wine made from organic, hand-harvested grapes at this price, so when we tried this Tempranillo it was a no-brainer to keep it in-stock. The vinification process starts in stainless steel and is then aged in concrete which yields some super ripe dark fruit notes.  Avg vine age, 30 years.

The vineyards are located between the Jucar and Cabriel Rivers at an avg altitude of 700 meters on limestone/clay soils. Here the vineyards experience a push-pull between the cool, humid Poniente Wind from the Atlantic and the heat of the Levant Wind that comes from North Africa. The result is a large diurnal temperature fluctuation that favors slow ripening and perfect formation of the phenolics.

All fruit is hand-harvested. Fermented in temp-control (24-28 Celsius) stainless steel for 15 days using native yeasts. Aged in cement tanks before bottling. Ripe red fruit, cherry, strawberry, and raspberry with hints of plum.  

There is subtle spice notes, soft vanilla, pepper.  Light balsamic or herbal background typical of Tempranillo. Friendly, well-integrated tannins and a juicy mouthfeel with red fruit at the forefront, fresh balanced acidity.  

Food friendly,  ideal for tapas, white meats, cured meats, and mild cheeses..  Grilled meats, hearty stews, robust cheeses.

Type: Red
Producer: Realce
Varietal:  Tempranillo
Country: Vino de la Tierra de Castilla  
Farming: Organic