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Red Wine Tempus 2019
Crianza red wine from Terra Alta. Blend of Syrah, Grenache and Carignan aged for 12 months in oak barrels and for 12 months in the bottle.
Crianza. 12 Months in French oak barrels
Percentage of Alcohol: 14.5º
Bottle size: 75 cl
D.O.: Terra Alta
Wineries: Altavins
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Availability: In stock
€11.70
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Produced in the southern Catalan region of Terra Alta, Tempus is a blended Spanish red wine of the Altavins winery.
The wine is made from Syrah, Grenache and Carignan, all of them coming from low-yielding, over 30-year-old vineyards located near the town of Batea.
Harvested by hand in little boxes and macerated for 22 days in deposits, the grapes were fermented with their skins to increase the structure and complexity of the wine.
After that, Tempus 2019 was aged for 12 months in French oak barrels and for a further 12 months in the bottle prior to its commercial release.
Pair this Crianza red wine with meat recipes.
Decant this red wine from Terra Alta 1 hour before drinking.
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| Appearance | The red wine Tempus is medium purple with a violet rim. |
|---|---|
| Nose | This blend Syrah, Grenache and Carignan smells of juicy black fruit, with some toasted notes and hints of cinnamon and clove over a mineral and balsamic background. |
| Palate | Gentle and meaty, this wine of the Altavins winery has a delicately warm core and a silky body. Fruit is skilfully balanced with the wooden notes, acidity is crisp and tannins are lively and pleasant. Long finish with remembrances of ripe fruit, balsam, flowers and cocoa. |
| Our personal opinion | An expressive Mediterranean wine, Tempus 2019 is wonderfully drinkable and nicely priced. |
| OTHER VINTAGES | Tempus 2018: Enterwine 90. Decanter WWA 2021 - 88 points & Bronze Medal. Tempus 2017: Enterwine 91. Tempus 2016: Enterwine 91. Tempus 2015: Enterwine 92. Tempus 2014: Enterwine 91. Tempus 2013: Enterwine 90. Tempus 2012: 9,22/10-Guia de Vins de Catalunya (Catalonia's Wine Guide-blind tasting). Tempus 2011: Gold Medal-Berliner Wine Trophy 2013 Tempus 2010: Parker 88. |
| Year | 2019 |
| Type | Red |
| D.O. | Terra Alta |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Serving tempurature | 15-17ºC |
| Should this wine be decanted? | 40-60 minutes before serving |
| Ageing | Crianza |
| Type of ageing | Months in French oak barrels |
| Number of months aged in Barrels | 12 |
| Enterwine's Score | 90 |
| Media rating | 90 |
| Percentage of variety | Syrah, Garnacha Tinta, Cariñena. |
| Pairings | Birds, Bull meat, Chocolate, Civet, Duck, Game animals, Grilled red meats, Poultry, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb, Roasted lamb ribs, Roasted red meats, Stew, Stews |
| Taste | Complex and Elegant, Tasty with barrel notes, Very intense and inky |
| Occasion | Barbecue, Business dinner, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, Reunion with colleagues |
Reviews
2 Reviews
tempus
Terra Alta is on the rise. I've had so many great values from the region!! Check the whites too, they're simply outstanding.
Review by
(Posted on 21 February 2019)
Fugit
A very satisfying red wine from Tierra Alta. Spicy and persistent, with cocoa, yummy red fruit and a long finish.
Review by
(Posted on 17 November 2017)
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