Melea | Tempranillo
Spain's beloved red grape, done right, dark cherry, leather, and warm spice at an honest price.
Melea Tempranillo comes from Spain's vast central plateau, where the Tempranillo grape, Spain's most widely planted red variety and the backbone of Rioja and Ribera del Duero, thrives in the extreme continental climate. Hot summers, cold winters, and dramatic day-to-night temperature swings preserve natural acidity while allowing the fruit to develop deep concentration and the variety's characteristic savory, earthy complexity.
The wine is approachable and food-friendly: dark cherry and dried red fruit on the nose, with warm leather, tobacco, and earthy spice on the medium-bodied palate. Tempranillo's natural tannin structure makes it a natural companion for red meats, charcuterie, and anything with herbs and umami. At this price, it is one of Spain's great everyday values.
Pairs well with:
Grilled Lamb, Chorizo, Paella, Manchego, Roasted Pork
Product Details
Varietal: Tempranillo
Bottle Size: 750ml
Producer: Melea
Country: Spain
Farming: Spanish continental viticulture
Aging: Oak aged
Meet The Maker
Melea is a Spanish wine brand focused on expressing the best qualities of Spain's native grape varieties at accessible price points. Tempranillo is Spain's great red, the foundation of its most famous wines, and Melea's version captures the grape's essential character: earthy, cherry-driven, and warm, with the natural affinity for food that makes Spanish wine so globally beloved.
Quick Facts
Spain's beloved red grape, dark cherry, leather, and warm spice. Approachable, food-friendly, easy to love.
- Best For: Spanish food nights, a casual weeknight dinner, or a gift for the person who loves discovering new varieties
- Style: Medium-bodied Spanish Tempranillo
- Tasting Notes: Dark cherry, dried red fruit, leather, tobacco, and earthy spice with a food-friendly finish
- Body: Medium, structured, and savory
- Rating: Confirm with Robins Cellars
- Fermentation: Oak aged
- Region: Spain
- Grape: Tempranillo
- Serve Temperature: 62-65°F
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Pairs well with:
Grilled Lamb, Chorizo, Paella, Manchego, Roasted Pork
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Shipping Restrictions
WINE SHIPS ONLY TO THE FOLLOWING STATES: California, Connecticut, Florida, Louisiana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, Virginia, Washington D.C., West Virginia, and Wyoming.
A 21+ signature is required upon delivery.
Orders of 4 bottles or more: Please expect to confirm availability of an adult on premises to sign for your order. We will not ship without email or phone confirmation.
