Vina Lastra Tempranillo 2019 75cl
★★★½ 3.7 (3 reviews)You want a red that just gets on with it? This is the one. Viña Lastra is young, juicy and generous, the kind of bottle you open without a second thought when there's grilled meat on the go and people in the house. Big mouthful of ripe cherry, no fuss, no waiting around for it to "come good." Pour it tonight and it's ready.
First sniff is all ripe red fruit, think dark cherry and plum, with a little soft strawberry behind it. Because it's a young, unoaked style, you're tasting the fruit clean and bright rather than smoky barrel notes. On the palate it's smooth and savoury, medium to full, with just enough grip to keep it interesting against fatty food. The Merlot in the blend rounds off the edges, so it finishes soft and easy rather than drying your mouth out. Dry, but the fruit is so ripe it almost reads sweet.
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Where it's from
This comes from Bodegas Fernando Castro, a family winery that's been at it in Valdepeñas since 1850. That's deep in Castilla-La Mancha, the sun-baked plains of central Spain and the biggest stretch of vineyard on the planet. Hot days, cold nights and chalky clay soil are exactly what Tempranillo, Spain's signature red grape, loves. The result is honest, fruit-forward wine made to be drunk and enjoyed, not fussed over.
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- What is the price of Vina Lastra Tempranillo 2019 75cl?
Vina Lastra Tempranillo 2019 75cl is KSh 1,179 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for delivery in 30 minutes for most areas in Nairobi, or next day countrywide.
- What does Viña Lastra Tempranillo 2019 75cl taste like?
Smooth and savoury with ripe cherry and plum, a hint of strawberry and soft, gentle tannins. It's dry but the fruit is so ripe it feels almost juicy.
- What is the ABV of Viña Lastra Tempranillo?
It's 13% ABV, a comfortable everyday strength for a red.
- How do I serve it?
Serve at 16 to 18°C in a large glass. If it's warm out, pop it in the fridge for ten minutes first to freshen it up.
- What food pairs with it?
Anything off the grill. Nyama choma, roast chicken, lamb chops, a hearty beef stew, or some soft cheese.
- Where is it from?
Spain, made by family winery Bodegas Fernando Castro in Valdepeñas, Castilla-La Mancha, going since 1850.
- Is it sweet or dry?
It's a dry red. The ripe-fruit character can make it feel rounder and softer, but there's no added sweetness.
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Vina Lastra Tempranillo 2019 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Vina Lastra Tempranillo 2019 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 1,179. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.
