Tempus is a very personal wine, a measured combination of the qualities of local red grapes such as Carignan and Grenache, together with two of the famous French varieties, Merlot and Syrah. While Carignan brings character, freshness and depth, the other grapes give the wine its juicy, voluptuous and spicy features.
The grapes are cultivated from thirty-year-old vines in two small low-yield plots located in the town of Batea. They are harvested by hand and collected in small crates to keep them in the best conditions possible.
Tempus has an intense and dark cherry colour, an aspect which may lead us to think of a wine that has too much body or tannins, but it is not the case here. The winery's careful selection of grapes, well-timed maceration process, and excellent work controlling fermentation temperatures ensures the wine has all the elegance and aromas of the grape skins but without being excessively tannic. Its alcoholic strength is felt as the wine fills the mouth with pleasant and sweet liqueur sensations in the cheeks but is in no way overwhelming. Aromas of ripe blackcurrants, liquorice, pepper, nutmeg and cocoa delight the nose, while its mouth is deliciously juicy, yet fresh and lingering, leaving behind a very moreish memory of minerals and eucalyptus.
Thanks to the time spent ageing in French oak and standing in the bottle before its release, Tempus is ideal for pairing with red meat dishes seasoned with spices, or a well-cured cheese, strong enough to bring out all its qualities.
What does this wine taste like?
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Intense / Purplish red
Bouquet
Fruit aromas / Black fruit / Fruit in liqueur / Blackberries / Vanilla / Coconut / Spices / Clove
Mouth
Lovely / Fleshy / Good acidity / Pleasant tannins / Long finish / Persistent
Drinking and storing
Serve between 14ºC and 16ºC
Food pairing
Red meats / Cured cheeses
Ratings and awards
2017
91 SK
SK: Suckling
Customer reviews
4.5/5
6 reviews
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by: The Lamb (14/12/2020) - Vintage 2017
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Great value for money!
A little bit different. Full-bodied with a varied grape mixture, this went down very nicely with our steaks. Not the typical tempranillo etc. Spanish red and definitely one to be repeated.
by: Robson (30/01/2021) - Vintage 2017
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Belle surprise!
Je ne connaissait pas appellation Terra Alta et ce Tempus vaut vraiment la peine. Charnue mais des tanins agréables et une belle longueur en bouche.
by: Llorenç Valeri (30/01/2021) - Vintage 2017
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Òptim
Un vi en què es conjuguen admirablement la denistat del color, el gust i l'aroma en sensacions que perduren molt més enllà de la glopada.
by: Marius Nägele (23/09/2020) - Vintage 2017
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Kräftig gut
Ein Traum von Wein.
Wir trinken ihn sehr gerne, lassen Ihn aber gerne 1 bis 2 Stunden erst offen stehen bis wir Ihn trinken.
by: Stephan (09/01/2021) - Vintage 2017
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Nice Terra Alta
Second bottle without any fault. Lovely wine and a bargain sub 12€.
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