Wine & food pairing

What to eat with Tempranillo

Spain’s great grape: savoury, medium-bodied, with cherry, leather and tobacco. Rioja is the classic; Australian versions are juicier and brighter.

Think: chorizo, paprika, lamb and hard cheese.

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Serve it at

16 to 18°C.

Glass

A standard red wine glass.

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About Tempranillo with food

Spain’s great grape: savoury, medium-bodied, with cherry, leather and tobacco. Rioja is the classic; Australian versions are juicier and brighter.

Tempranillo appears on 6 of our 80 food pairing pages. The wines above are chosen for value from live prices at the Australian retailers we compare, refreshed every 4 hours.

Questions

What food goes with Tempranillo?

Tempranillo is at its best with paella, bolognese and tomato pasta, cheddar and steak. Chorizo, paprika, lamb and hard cheese: that’s the rule of thumb.

What temperature should Tempranillo be served at?

16 to 18°C. A standard red wine glass.

What’s a good-value Tempranillo right now?

Earthworks Tempranillo 2024 is one of the best-value picks at $17.00 a bottle from Cellars. We compare 100 Tempranillo wines, from $17.00, and check prices every 4 hours.

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