Tempranillo is Spain’s quintessential, indigenous “Noble Grape”. It’s Spain’s answer to Cabernet Sauvignon. It is a “classic” quality grape variety and responsible for making some of Spain’s best wines. The term “Tempranillo” comes from the Spanish word temprano, for “early”, referring to the fact that this grape ripens sooner than the other traditional varietals in Spain (2 weeks earlier than Garnacha, for example). It’s a thick-skinned black grape used to make full-bodied red wines of various styles, depending on where it’s grown, and blended.

Everything about Mano a Mano (“hand to hand”) reflects a natural approach to winemaking, as the name implies. Even the label for Mano a Mano was originally hand drawn by children. The Mano a Mano winery is located on some of the best terruña (what the Frenchies call “terroir”) of La Mancha. This is estate-grown 100% Tempranillo, all from old vines averaging more than 40 years of age.
The Color is deep black purple ruby, translucent. Aromas: Cherry, pomegranate and hints of meat and bacon fat. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied, with intense dry gravelly tannins to balance the bold fruit flavors and tart acidity which explode on the palate. The finish is firm with warm echoes of lush red fruit and a dryness that begs another sip…