La Familia Bastida ‘Larsa’ Tempranillo 2017

La Mancha, Albecete, Spain

Familia Bastida has been dedicated to making wines throughout Spain since 1870; each of their projects seeks to maintain the traditional qualities of the wines from various Designations of Origin. For the past 150 years, the family has been consumer-focused, offering a wide range of wines with quality and price in mind.

From Familia Bastida, the Larsa label over delivers in bringing estate-grown Garnacha and Tempranillo from La Mancha to the market as a price-conscious alternative to northern Spain. The abundant sunshine and continental climate contribute to the roundness and structure of these wines.

Tasting Notes:

Offering a round, full palate with deliciously sweet tannins and a long finish accented nicely by the barrel aging. Blueberry and plum linger on the finish with the perfect amount of earth and acidity.

Pair it With:

Tempranillo pairs nicely with steak, burgers and rack of lamb. This fresh style also matches well with baked pasta and other tomato based dishes.

Grape Varieties:

100% Tempranillo

Aging:

5 months in mixed French and American oak barrels

Farming Methods:

Sustainably farmed

Soil:

Sandy clay rich in lime and chalk

Alcohol Content:

14%