Yuntero Tempranillo - Syrah
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 1–3 years from release
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled lamb chops with rosemary, Manchego cheese, chorizo and lentil stew
✨ Technical Specifications
Bodegas Yuntero, the commercial identity of Cooperativa Jesús del Perdón founded in 1954 in Manzanares, crafts this modern blend from the expansive limestone and clay plateaus of Ciudad Real. Pioneering organic viticulture in Castilla-La Mancha since the 1990s, the cooperative harvests Tempranillo (Cencibel) and Syrah grown under intense continental sun moderated by wide diurnal shifts. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperatures with short to moderate maceration to preserve fresh red fruit aromatics and soft tannins, followed by minimal or no oak aging to emphasize youthful, fruit-forward typicity.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1954 by a collective of 102 winegrowers in Manzanares, Bodegas Yuntero—formally known as Cooperativa Jesús del Perdón—is one of the historical pillars of Spain's D.O. La Mancha. The winery distinguished itself as an early pioneer of sustainable viticulture in Castilla-La Mancha, becoming one of the first in the region to champion certified organic winemaking in the early 1990s. Sourcing fruit from extensive sun-drenched vineyards across Ciudad Real, the bodega combines advanced temperature-controlled vinification with classic regional methods. Their portfolio spans fresh, accessible expressions as well as barrel-aged cuvées, characterized by vibrant red blends such as their hallmark Yuntero Tempranillo - Syrah.