2019 Martue Evolution Tempranillo
From: Castilla-La ManchaVarietal: Tempranillo Taste: This is a beautiful example of Spanish Tempranillo from high altitude vineyards with aromas of cool bing cherry, red currant, fresh blackberry with subtle forest, mushroom, and a hint at slightly toasted barrel notes. A mineral core reminiscent of river stone frames the richly aromatic fruits, dry cocoa and lively mouthfeel. Pairing: Wines made from Tempranillo make versatile dinner companions, pairing successfully with everything from lasagna, pizza, bbq, and chile rellenos to taco night, burgers off the grill, and corn-based dishes. We love pairing really fresh Tempranillo’s like this one with dishes that feature corn as a primary ingredient, so we’re going to share Yotam Ottolenghi’s recipe for Cheesy Baked Polenta in Tomato Sauce as our pairing suggestion today. Martúe is one of the most exciting wineries to have emerged from the up-and-comingwine region of Castilla-La Mancha in central Spain, producing high-quality wines at acc