COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Tempranillo
PRODUCER
Bodegas J.A. Megía e Hijos S.L.
REGION
Castilla-La Mancha
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Corcovo Tempranillo Crianza is a red wine from Bodegas J.A. Megía e Hijos S.L., produced in the Valdepeñas region of Spain. The Megía family, with extensive winemaking experience, founded the winery in 1994, aiming to create wines that balance tradition and innovation. They manage 90 hectares of vineyards at an average altitude of 700 meters, with soils composed of limestone, sand, and clay. The Corcovo brand represents their dedication to producing high-quality wines that express the characteristics of the grape, terroir, and vintage. The winery's aging process includes time in American oak barrels and a unique, century-old underground aging cave.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
€5
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The winery's vineyards are situated at an average altitude of 700 meters.
Fact 02
Bodegas J.A. Megía e Hijos S.L. utilizes a centenary aging cave located 13 meters underground.
Fact 03
The winery produces approximately 600,000 bottles annually.
Fact 04
30% of Corcovo's production is exported.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Corcovo Tempranillo Crianza is produced by Bodegas J.A. Megía e Hijos S.L. using Tempranillo grapes. The winery maintains rigorous control over its 90 hectares of vineyards, situated at an average altitude of 700 meters with limestone, sandy, and clayey soils. Grapes are harvested at their optimum ripeness after careful monitoring. Vinification and fermentation occur in modern facilities. As a Crianza, the wine undergoes a minimum of 24 months of aging, including a period in American oak barrels and further maturation in the winery's unique centenary underground aging cave, which offers stable conditions for development.
