Abacela Tempranillo Estate

Rogue Valley, USA

Oregon's most celebrated Tempranillo; Rogue Valley warmth produces dark cherry, leather, tobacco and dried herb in the Ribera del Duero idiom — remarkable for the Pacific Northwest.

Pairings

• main: Dark cherry and tobacco of Tempranillo are the Spanish archetype for lamb; dried herb in wine echoes the lamb seasoning; fine tannin integrates with slow-braised collagen.
• starter: Tobacco and leather of Tempranillo are the natural Spanish counterpart to Ibérico; cedar and dried herb bridge the nutty, savoury complexity of the ham.
• main: The Spanish-heritage of Tempranillo and the classic Castilian suckling pig makes this a natural transatlantic pairing; the wine's cherry fruit and savoury depth complement the crispy pork.
• aperitif: Oregon Tempranillo's Spanish identity pairs naturally with Iberian cured ham and Manchego; tomato bread's acidity bridges the wine's fruit and the ham's intense umami.
• cheese: Tempranillo and Manchego are the defining Spanish cheese pairing; membrillo's quince sweetness bridges the wine's dried cherry fruit.
• main: Fine tannin integrates with beef fat; dark cherry provides fruit structure; chimichurri's herb mirrors dried herb note in wine.
• main: Abacela's Tempranillo bridges Spanish flavour traditions to Oregon terroir; romesco's smoky pepper complexity amplifies the wine's spice while patatas bravas add satisfying comfort.
• main: Abacela Tempranillo's Umpqua expression bridges the Spanish-seasoned lamb; Oregon as Rioja — the same grape, the same lamb pairing