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Bodega Calle Alberti 154 Tempranillo

Year

2010
Varietal

Tempranillo
Style

Spicy
Origin

Argentina
Pairing

Meat
$16.00 per bottle
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Origin
Argentina’s wine-growing area is a 4,800-mile-long strip of irrigated high desert that hugs the eastern side of the Andes. Seeing the potential, Spanish monks planted grapes here in the mid-1500s. Today, with over 525,000 acres under vine, Argentina is the world’s fifth-largest wine-producing nation. At elevations ranging from 1,500 to 9,000 feet, these high-altitude vineyards benefit from very low humidity, which virtually eliminates the challenges of insects, molds and various diseases that other countries face.
Pairings
Tempranillo is a natural match for countless flavors. It will be right at home with grilled leg of lamb, pork, duck confit, sausage, smoked meats and charcuterie, but it is also a flexible companion for most tapas, as well as mushroom risotto, sheep’s and goat’s milk cheeses, and, of course, any meat-focused paella. Another Spanish favorite and classic Tempranillo pairing is “patatas con chorizo,” or potatoes with chorizo sausage.

Serve at room temperature (66°F).
Winemaker
Mendoza, aptly referred to as the “Land of Sun and Good Wine,” accounts for over 70 percent of Argentina’s annual production, and is home to nearly all of the country’s major wine producers. Among them is historic Bodega Calle, a restored boutique winery that dates back to the late 19th century. The proprietary name “Alberti 154” comes from the winery’s physical address. The winery name itself, or “House of Calle,” refers to the winery’s historic residence, named after the founder, Elvira Antequeda Calle, a famous Argentine businesswoman, owner of Mendoza’s largest newspaper and a tireless philanthropist.
The Wine
Roughly half of Mendoza’s population is of Spanish descent, so it is not surprising that Tempranillo vines have long thrived in the region. This Alberti 154 bottling, from an ancient, low-yielding vineyard in Mendoza’s Altamira district, explodes with spicy red-fruit flavors and aromas. Lush cherry, red currant and spiced plum are highlighted by subtle nuances of Valencia orange, assorted brown spices and dried bay leaf. Mendoza’s unique growing conditions make for a robust and exuberant New World interpretation of this Old World grape variety.

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