Cortijo Tinto Rioja 2020

Tempranillo, or “little early one” because of its eager ripening, is a noble red grape of vast expression. It might be young and fresh showing the easy, primary berries and plums like those made into young Joven, or it may take on a spicier, more leathern complexity through oak aging for which it has an affinity. Spending an increasing amount of time in oak, ascending from Crianza, Riserva, to Grand Riserva, Tempranillo shows its beguiling longevity which begins in the realm of full, spicy fruits and evolves into more of the medium bodied, floral, herbal, earthen, tobacco, cedar spice and vanilla from its transcending duration in oak casks be they French or American. Followed by years under glass, a bottle of well made Rioja offers a wine enthusiast pleasures unique to this privileged terroir among the Cantabrian mountains.

Food Pairings

Very versatile. The better cuts of lamb. Most any meat braised or stewed. Game birds and poultry, especially duck.

Where to find this wine

Accounts that have purchased this wine in the previous twelve months are listed below, alphabetically by city. Please call ahead to confirm availability or vintage

Cash Wise Liquor - Alexandria
Alexandria
320-762-2524

Cash Wise Liquor - Duluth
Duluth
218-722-4507

Mgm - Forest Lake
Forest Lake
651-464-5790

Liquor Hutch
Hutchinson
320-587-2762

Lake Wine & Cheese
Minneapolis
612-242-0073

Stinson Wine, Beer & Spirits
Minneapolis
612-789-0678

St Anthony Village # 1
Saint Anthony
612-782-3451

Midway Liquor Store
Saint Paul
651-644-7900

Rite Liquor Store
Saint Paul
651-414-0346