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Franco-Españolas Varela Gran Reserva Tempranillo 2010 Wine Review

Franco-Españolas Varela Gran Reserva Tempranillo 2010

Franco-Españolas Varela Gran Reserva Tempranillo 2010

Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain

Community Score:89/100

Community Reviews: 4

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Price: $19.95

Drink: 2025-2027

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Franco-Españolas

Agent: Churchill Cellars Ltd.

Natalie's Score: 88/100

Bodegas Franco-Españolas, with over 130 years of winemaking tradition, was founded in 1890 through a partnership between French and Spanish producers. This wine reveals deep, ripe red fruits along with savoury herbal notes and a hint of smokiness. Aged to perfection, it highlights Tempranillo in its mature state, offering complexity and depth. Enjoy it now or cellar it. Pair with barbecued lamb chops or a hearty mushroom and truffle risotto.

Gran Reserva Tempranillo food pairings: roasted beef blade, grilled flank steak, grilled game.

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This Franco-Españolas Varela Gran Reserva Tempranillo 2010 was reviewed on April 26, 2025 by Natalie MacLean

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Michael Chow rated this wine as 89/100

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