Amigo de la Tierra Garnacha Tempranillo: Tasting Notes

WINE STYLE → BBQ‑Friendly Backyard Sipper

This is the kind of Spanish red you open when you want something delicious, honest and effortlessly food-friendly. A Garnacha–Tempranillo blend that leans into bright red fruit, a savoury tomato-leaf twist and a gentle cocoa note, finished with fine tannins and energetic lift.

Highlights

• Certified organic and vegan suitable
• La Mancha, Spain – made for easy, everyday drinking with real character
• Raspberry, cherry and a savoury tomato-leaf edge with a touch of chocolate
• Dry and refreshing for a red (2.7 g/L residual sugar) with bright, food-ready acidity
• 91 points noted by Ken Gargett (Wine Pilot) via importer listing
• 13.5% ABV

Taste Profile

Tasting Notes

Pouring a clear red-garnet, this opens with a bright rush of raspberry and cherry, then swings into that distinctly Spanish, savoury zone – tomato leaf, warm earth and a subtle roast-meat umami. On the palate it stays lively and structured: juicy red fruit up front, fine tannins that feel more “polished grip” than heaviness, and a gentle chocolatey note that rounds out the finish without adding sweetness. The result is vibrant, mid-weight and seriously easy to match with dinner.

Winemaking

A classic, freshness-first blend of Garnacha and Tempranillo designed to keep fruit purity and drinkability front and centre. Expect a clean, modern style with minimal obvious oak influence, letting the bright red-fruit profile and savoury edges do the talking.

Vineyard & Vintage

From Spain (commonly referenced to La Mancha for this cuvée), where warm days help ripen Garnacha and Tempranillo into generous red-fruit flavours while the wine is kept brisk and energetic in feel. The 2022 vintage is built to drink well now, yet has enough structure to hold for around four to six years.

Why We Love It

It hits that sweet spot of value and personality: generous fruit, a savoury twist, and a dry, lively finish that makes you want a second glass (especially once food arrives). Certified organic and vegan suitable, too – so it feels like an easy choice all round.

Food Pairing

Think tapas energy: salty, smoky, tomato-based and grilled flavours. It also loves simple weeknight comfort food, because the tannins are fine and the fruit stays bright.

Try matching this wine with →

• Spanish-style lamb skewers (pinchos) – Find a recipe
• Tomato-based pasta (arrabbiata or sugo) – Find a recipe
• Smoky eggplant (aubergine) – Find a recipe

Mood or occasion to match this wine…

Friday-night catch-ups, a barbecue that turns into a long table dinner, or any night you want a red that feels generous but still fresh and put-together.

Cellaring

Drink now for bright fruit and lift, or cellar for around 4–6 years. Store cool and dark; once opened, reseal and refrigerate and it will stay tasty for 2–3 days.

Producer

Amigo de la Tierra is a certified organic Spanish label focused on approachable, great-value wines. This 2022 Garnacha–Tempranillo is widely sold in Australia as an organic, vegan-friendly, weeknight-ready red.

Related Wines To Try →

More juicy, food-friendly reds with that Spanish (and Spanish-inspired) charm:

• Unoaked, bright Tempranillo goodness – Mesta Organic Tempranillo
• Juicy Garnacha with pure red-fruit lift – Mesta Organic Grenache
• Australian organic Tempranillo with savoury spice – Tamburlaine Point 65 Tempranillo 2023

FAQ

What does Amigo de la Tierra Garnacha Tempranillo taste like?

It’s bright and juicy with raspberry and cherry, plus a savoury tomato-leaf and warm-earth edge, finishing dry with fine tannins and a subtle cocoa note. A great pick if you like mid-weight reds that feel fresh rather than heavy.

Is this wine organic or preservative-free?

This wine is certified organic and vegan suitable. It is not labelled as preservative-free.

Does this wine contain preservatives (also called sulphites)?

All wines may contain some naturally occurring sulphites. This wine is not listed as no-added-preservatives. Learn more about preservative in wine

What food pairs well with this wine?

Perfect with tapas, grilled meats, sausages, tomato-based pasta and smoky veggie dishes (think eggplant or mushrooms).

How should I serve this wine?

Best served at 14–18°C. No decant required, but a quick 10–15 minutes in the glass helps the savoury notes open up.

How long will this wine last after opening?

Best enjoyed within 2–3 days when resealed and stored in the fridge.

Can this wine be cellared?

Yes – drink now for vibrancy, or cellar for around 4–6 years under good storage conditions.

Is this wine vegan friendly?

Yes – it is listed as vegan suitable.

Who will enjoy this wine most?

Anyone who loves juicy, medium-bodied reds with a savoury twist – especially Grenache or Tempranillo fans looking for an organic, weeknight-ready bottle.

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