Emuna Tempranillo (Green Label)

Emuna Tempranillo (Green Label) is a 100% Tempranillo red wine from Mendoza, Argentina, bottled at 750ml. This Green Label expression showcases the Tempranillo grape as cultivated in one of South America's most celebrated wine regions, offering a straightforward, fruit-forward interpretation of the varietal.

Quick Facts: Varietal: 100% Tempranillo  |  Origin: Mendoza, Argentina  |  Style: Dry Red Wine  |  Size: 750ml

Production & Heritage

Emuna is an Argentine wine label producing varietal wines sourced from the Mendoza region, a high-altitude winemaking zone on the eastern foothills of the Andes renowned for its arid climate and intense sunlight. While Tempranillo is more famously associated with Spain's Rioja and Ribera del Duero regions, the grape has found a secondary home in Argentina, where warm days and cool nights at elevation allow for full phenolic ripeness while preserving natural acidity. Argentine wine law requires that a wine labeled with a single grape variety contain 100% of that grape, confirming the Green Label's purity of expression.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Argentine Tempranillo from Mendoza typically opens with ripe red cherry and plum aromas, followed by subtle earthy undertones and hints of dried herbs. A faint note of vanilla or leather may emerge with aeration.

Taste: On the palate, expect juicy red fruit at entry—cherry and raspberry—moving into a mid-palate of moderate tannins and gentle spice. The warm Mendoza climate tends to produce a rounded, medium-bodied profile with a soft, approachable structure.

Finish: The finish is moderate in length, marked by lingering berry fruit and a subtle, dry tannic grip. A touch of warm spice and earth lingers as the wine fades.

How to Drink Emuna Tempranillo

This Tempranillo drinks well at cellar temperature, around 60–65°F, poured into a standard red wine glass that allows the aromatics to open up. Slight chilling for ten minutes in the refrigerator can tighten the fruit and add freshness in warmer weather.

• Sangria: Tempranillo's ripe fruit and balanced tannins make it a classic base for red sangria with citrus and stone fruit.
• Kalimotxo: This Spanish-origin cocktail of red wine and cola plays to Tempranillo's fruity, easygoing character.
• Red Wine Spritzer: Mixed with sparkling water and a citrus twist, the Green Label's fruit-forward profile keeps it lively and refreshing.

Best For

• Weeknight dinner pairing with grilled meats or pasta
• Introducing red wine drinkers to Argentine Tempranillo
• Casual gatherings and barbecues where an approachable red is needed
• Building an Argentine wine tasting alongside Malbec and Bonarda

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Emuna Tempranillo taste like? Emuna Tempranillo Green Label delivers ripe red cherry and plum flavors with moderate tannins, soft spice, and a fruit-driven finish typical of Mendoza-grown Tempranillo.

How does Emuna Tempranillo compare to Alamos Tempranillo? Both are 100% Tempranillo wines from Mendoza, Argentina. Alamos, produced by Catena Zapata, is more widely distributed and critically reviewed, while Emuna occupies a smaller-production niche within the Argentine Tempranillo category.

Is Emuna Tempranillo good for beginners? Yes—Tempranillo from Mendoza tends to be fruit-forward with moderate tannins and approachable acidity, making it a welcoming style for those new to dry red wines.

Where is Emuna Tempranillo made? Emuna Tempranillo Green Label is produced in the Mendoza wine region of Argentina, a high-altitude area along the Andes known for producing concentrated, sun-ripened red wines.

What foods pair well with Emuna Tempranillo? Grilled steak or lamb chops complement the wine's ripe fruit and tannin structure. Empanadas and chorizo echo the Argentine origin. Hard aged cheeses like Manchego bridge the grape's Spanish heritage. Roasted red peppers and tomato-based pasta sauces match the wine's acidity and fruit profile.

What sizes does Emuna Tempranillo come in? Emuna Tempranillo Green Label is available in the standard 750ml bottle format.

Is Emuna Tempranillo worth the price? Emuna Tempranillo Green Label positions as an entry-level Argentine red, offering straightforward varietal character at an accessible price tier suited to everyday drinking rather than cellaring.

Why Emuna Tempranillo?

Tempranillo remains underexplored in Argentina despite the country's well-established winemaking infrastructure—most attention goes to Malbec. Emuna's Green Label offers a chance to experience this Spanish-origin grape as interpreted through Mendoza's high-altitude terroir, where intense sunlight and dramatic diurnal temperature shifts produce ripe, concentrated fruit. For drinkers looking to expand beyond the Malbec default, a 100% Tempranillo from Mendoza delivers a genuinely different expression of Argentine winemaking. It fills a useful niche as an everyday, food-friendly red that doesn't demand decanting or deliberation.