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Finca Carelio, Tempranillo Barrica

€15.99

As the name suggests, this is a wine made of barrel-aged Tempranillo! And though it is that familiar of recipes, this is a wine that totally over-delivers in its value for money and sheer drinkability. Smooth, medium-full bodied and full of dark berry and overripe strawberry flavours, it wears the oak influence effortlessly, presenting a wine, which if it had come from a more famous region, would easily cost a tenner more.

A great alternative to Rioja or Ribera del Duero (it's just outside the second of those regions), this is the result of winemaking teams looking for high-quality grapes within a budget. They are blessed here in the Fuente di Pedro zone of the greater Castille-e-La Marche district in north and west Spain.

Ripeness and depth, chocolatey notes with lots of dense black and red fruit; it's a winner all-round and will suit dinners, snacks and parties alike.

A last note; the label is taken form a very large etching and changes each year where a different part of the etching is used and coloured highlights put in. It's pretty cool as far as we think!

Country: Spain

Grape(s): Tempranillo

Style: Smooth, Silky, Round, Rich, Medium Full, Fruity, Elegant, Dark, Broad, Balanced

Best food matches: Venison, Tapas, Steak, Sausages, Roasts, Red Meats, Poultry, Pork, Pizza, Pasta, Lamb, Grills, Grilled Vegetables, Game, Cheeses, Casseroles, Beef, Barbecue

Alcohol: 14.5%

Why buy from us?

When you buy wine from The Allotment Wine Co. you're helping a small Irish company that in turn supports small, sustainable wine producers who grow the grapes and make amazing wines. We only work with partners who share a deep respect and connection with the land and its traditions, witnessed in a firm commitment to quality and sustainability. All of which makes for better wines.

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You'll get free delivery when you buy 12 x 75cl bottles of wine online from The Allotment, saving you €7.99.

We charge €7.99 per delivery for quantities less than that.

Our hours for processing orders are between 9am - 6pm Monday to Friday.

We pack your online wine order along the following timelines:

Wine orders for delivery in Dublin, received before 12pm on weekdays are prepared so that delivery should be expected the next working day.

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Hi, I'm Chris Gifford.

And you're very welcome to The Allotment Wine Co.

When you wine from me, you're supporting a small Irish business which in turn supports small, sustainable wine producers, as well as other small, dedicated Irish wine importers.

When selecting wines, I look for partners who share a deep respect and connection with the land and its traditions, witnessed in a firm commitment to quality and sustainability. All of which makes for better wines.