In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: red cherry, raspberry, floral, light spice

Palate: juicy red fruit, soft tannin, fresh

A bright, young Tempranillo-Garnacha for early drinking: juicy and floral, an easy everyday Rioja.

What it pairs with

  • Pintxos de autor Find pintxos de autor on TableJourney →
    A juicy young red for a varied pintxo bar.
  • Chorizo a la sidra
    Cider-braised chorizo and the bright fruit align.
  • Grilled vegetables
    The light, fresh red flatters charred summer veg.

History

This Tempranillo-Garnacha is the estate's youthful everyday red.

  1. 2010 — Tempranillo Garnacha introduced as the entry red

Facts

Producer
Bodegas Vivanco
Grapes
Tempranillo (80%), Garnacha (20%)
Classification
DOCa Rioja
Oak
A few months in oak
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR 8 to 14 at retail
Drinking window
1 to 5 from vintage
First vintage
2010

Scores

  • Tim Atkin 87 (2020 vintage, reviewed 2022)

Tags

drink young dry garnacha high acid low tannin medium body mood easygoing mood fruity occasion picnic occasion weeknight old world pairs with charcuterie pairs with pork pairs with vegetable forward price everyday still red tempranillo value pick
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