{"product_id":"mendiondo-rioja-tempranillo-2024-75cl","title":"Mendiondo Rioja Tempranillo 2024 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eMendiondo is a young, vibrant \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rioja-wines\" title=\"Rioja Wines\"\u003eRioja Wines\u003c\/a\u003e expression from Boutinot Spain, sourced from vineyards in the Rioja Alta and Oriental subregions near the villages of Alberite and Villamediana. With vines averaging 20 years of age and planted at altitudes of 350 to 500 metres on iron-rich clay, gravel and sand soils, this is an unoaked Tempranillo of real freshness and character, crafted by winemaker Alfredo Gonzalez.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/red-wine\" title=\"Red Wine\"\u003eRed Wine\u003c\/a\u003e at its most approachable. Unoaked and fruit-forward, Mendiondo showcases the natural vibrancy of Rioja Tempranillo without the weight of wood, making it an ideal everyday bottle with genuine regional character. Vegetarian, vegan, and sustainably produced, it offers outstanding quality and value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard and Production.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes are hand-harvested in September and undergo a cold pre-maceration in stainless steel, followed by alcoholic fermentation below 28 degrees with a light pumping-over. Malolactic fermentation takes place in stainless steel. The wine is kept on lees for around four months before bottling, preserving the bright, fresh fruit character that defines this style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn approachable young Rioja with plum and black cherry aromas and hints of spice. The palate is ripe and generous with bright bramble fruit, smooth tannins and a fresh finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect Pairings.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn excellent match for Spanish meatballs and lamb chops. Also well suited to Mediterranean stuffed peppers, grilled chorizo and casual weeknight pasta dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrape Varieties.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tempranillo-wines\" title=\"Tempranillo Wines\"\u003eTempranillo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Drink Finder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53820151857495,"sku":"122941","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/6824\/7127\/files\/Mendiondo_Rioja_Tempranillo_2024_75cl.jpg?v=1781797257","url":"https:\/\/www.drinkfinder.co.uk\/products\/mendiondo-rioja-tempranillo-2024-75cl","provider":"Drink Finder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}