{"title":"Tempranillo","description":"\u003cp\u003eTempranillo is Spain's signature red grape, giving structured, medium-to-full-bodied wines with notes of red fruit, leather, and dried herbs that intensify with oak ageing. It thrives across a range of Spanish regions but reaches its most celebrated expression in Rioja, where a tiered ageing classification shapes how each wine is released. Outside Spain, Portugal grows the same variety under the name Tinta Roriz, and it's increasingly popular in warmer New World regions too. If Rioja specifically is what you're after, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rioja-wine\"\u003eRioja Wine\u003c\/a\u003e narrows things down to the variety's best-known home. For the wider Spanish range, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spanish-wine\"\u003eSpanish Wine\u003c\/a\u003e is worth a look, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/red-wine\"\u003eRed Wine\u003c\/a\u003e covers everything else on offer by style.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"don-hugo-tinto","title":"Don Hugo Tinto","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDon Hugo Tinto\u003c\/strong\u003e is an easygoing Spanish Tempranillo with generous fruit, smooth tannins and plenty of everyday appeal. Grown at 790 metres above sea level in La Mancha, it offers enough structure for the dinner table while remaining soft and approachable on its own. A versatile match for grilled meats, pasta, pizza, mushrooms, ham and medium-aged cheeses.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClean and bright with medium depth and a ruby-red rim. The nose is intensely fruity, showing ripe berry aromas, while the palate is structured, finely tannic and well balanced. The wine finishes pleasantly with lingering ripe-fruit notes. Made entirely from Tempranillo, it was fermented under controlled conditions in stainless steel for ten days.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hancocks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53182006788463,"sku":"100002","price":83.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/2252\/6319\/files\/DonHugoTinto.jpg?v=1785118008"},{"product_id":"finca-los-trenzones-tempranillo-crianza","title":"Finca Los Trenzones Tempranillo Crianza 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinca Los Trenzones Tempranillo Crianza\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rounded, approachable Spanish red made from Tempranillo grown in La Mancha. Stewed plum, ripe berries and dark fruit jam meet clove, cedar and balsamic notes, with gentle sweetness from American oak adding warmth through the finish. At least six months in barrel brings spice and structure without overwhelming its generous fruit. Smooth, versatile and easy to enjoy, it is an excellent match for grilled meats, roast potatoes, mushrooms, pasta, tuna, cod and medium-aged cheeses.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGarnet red in colour with good aromatic intensity. Stewed fruit and jam are joined by hints of clove, cedar and balsamic notes. The palate is fruity and well rounded, with subtle sweetness from the oak and a gentle hazelnut character lingering through the finish. Made from Tempranillo grown in D.O. 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