Sincero Tempranillo (Spain)

This wine is 100% Tempranillo and from Spain and hales from the Ribera del Duero region. Tempranillo is Spain's most planted grape and its most famous grape. This grape is known for making some of the best wines in Spain, the top (3) regions that make the best Tempranillo are: Rioja, Ribera del Duero and Toro, where it is called "Tinta de Toro". It makes bold red wines that offer plenty of fruit, tobacco, leather and vanilla and is usually made to last many years in the cellar.

Tempranillo came from the word Temprano, which means early. Tempranillo grapes ripen about two weeks early than the other major grapes in Spain which include Grenache and Syrah.

I purchased this wine at an International wine shop where wine from every region is plentiful and at many price points. That day however there was a wine tent sale and I was able to get some really great wines at excellent prices and this wine happened to be one of them. I think I paid $7, what a steal but it was on sale.  

When I opened this wine the color was dark and rich, what I anticipate in a red wine. The aromas were cedar, spice, black cherry and a hint of leather. On the palate this wine was powerful and rich and had grit, just what I like in a red wine. It has intense flavors of dark fruits and spice with earthy/minerality. Just the right amount of tannins with good structure and a nice long finish.