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Vega Moragona Tempranillo Ribera del Jucar
Year
2007
2007
Varietal
Tempranillo
Tempranillo
Style
Smooth
Smooth
Origin
Spain
Spain
Pairing
Meat
Meat
$15.00 per bottle
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Origin
Named after the Júcar River, which runs along
its eastern border, the Ribera del Júcar region is
located 140 miles southeast of Madrid on the vast
Iberian Plateau. It was officially recognized as a DO
(Denominación de Origen) in 2003, becoming one of
Spain’s newest designated wine appellations. Due to
its higher elevation, milder climate and unique soil
composition, Ribera del Júcar was carved out of the
larger La Mancha DO and given its own identity as
world-class wine producing area. Pairings
Given Spain’s reputation for excellent,
wide-ranging foods, it is no surprise
that Tempranillo, the country’s most
prized red grape, is a natural match
for a great many flavors. The Vega
Moragona calls out for grilled leg
of lamb, pork, duck confit, sausage,
smoked meats and charcuterie. It is a
very versatile wine and an excellent
culinary companion for most tapas
dishes, as well as mushroom risotto,
sheep’s and goat’s milk cheeses, and, of
course, a meat-focused paella. Another
classic Tempranillo pairing is “patatas
con chorizo,” or potatoes with spicy
pork sausage.Serve at cool room temperature (64°F).
Winemaker
Vega Magdalena is the flagship brand
of the Bodegas La Magdalena cooperative,
which was founded in 1958 by 60
local growers. The highly successful
enterprise now has 290 members that
collectively control some 4,000 acres
of land. Tempranillo and Bobal are the
primary grapes cultivated, with many
old-vine plantings that go back as far as
80 years. Bringing vast experience from
many of Spain’s most famous regions,
including Rioja, Penedès, and Galicia,
Francisco Garcia Cózar oversees winemaking
operations. The Wine
Tempranillo, known locally as Cencibel,
feels right at home in Ribera San Júcar.
The warm, sunny days encourage the
grapes to ripen fully, while relatively cool
nights help them to retain their freshness
and natural acidity. The result is
bright, lively wines with a nearly perfect
balance of fruit, acidity and tannins. The
Vega Moragona’s expressive perfume of
blackberry, currant, tobacco, cedar and
damp earth sets the stage for similar
flavors on the palate. Recently Viewed :
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