Bodegas Alejandro Fernandez Pesquera Tinto 2003
- Winery:
- Bodegas Alejandro Fernandez
- Varietal:
- Tempranillo
- Region:
- Spain
- Type:
- Red Wine
- Drink Dates:
- Drink Now - 2011
- UPC:
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What to Expect
Most famous as the predominant grape in the blended wines of Rioja, Tempranillo has emerged as a potential star in regions as disparate as Australia and California. Tempranillo generally produces medium-bodied wines with juicy acidity and bright raspberry fruit enlivened by notes of dusty earth, dry herbs and leather. Tempranillo is often blended with Grenache, Graciano, and Mazuelo (aka Carignan) in the production of red wine from the Rioja region of Spain.
Winemakers Notes
“Pesquera” wines are always made from whole de-stemmed grapes. The grapes are macerated at a controlled temperature and the process lasts between two to three weeks. The grapes are then pressed. The resulting wine is poured without clarification directly into a subtle combination of American, Spanish and French barrels with different levels of toasting.
The wine is stored and decanted frequently for at least eighteen months in the barrel for “Tinto Pesquera” wines, and no less than 24 months for Reserva and Grande Reserva wines.
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Suggested Recipe Pairings
Veal Involtini
Grilled Veal Chops and Radicchio with Lemon-Caper Sauce
Moroccan Chicken Tagine
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