2005

Tempranillo

Lucchesi Vineyards & Winery

4381

Tempranillo (Valdepeñas) (Red)

Lodi

$28.00/bottle

Dense ruby color precedes aromas of ripe plums layered with cardamom spice. Flavors of black cherry and cranberry are supported by well-integrated tannin, finishing long with a hint of toastiness. Our 2005 Tempranillo is incredibly food friendly, complementing a broad range of cuisine, as is proven by being one of the wines traditionally served with tapas.

Varietals

Percent Varietal Vineyard, Appellation
100% Tempranillo (Valdepeñas)

Production

194 cases of 750 ml (Standard Bottle) bottles

Fermentation Notes

Cold soaked for three days then fermented in separate lots using yeast isolates from Rioja, Brunello di Montalcino, and Barolo. Pressed at dryness then aged for 17 months in French oak barrels.