LAN Rioja Reserva 2018
Rioja, Spain • classic
Dried cherry, vanilla, and saddle leather over silken tannins.
Lamb Tagine with Apricot
slow-cooked • spiced • north african
Also known as: moroccan lamb tagine
About the Dish
Lamb Tagine with Apricot is a moroccan slow-cooked that leans on slow-cooked, spiced, north african. We look for bottles that respect the texture and seasoning without drowning the dish.
Our goal: keep the slow-cooked feel intact while adding lift from Rioja Reserva Tempranillo.
Top Pour: Rioja Reserva Tempranillo
Spiced oak and supple tannins wrap around braised lamb, apricot, and warm spice.
Body: mediumAcidity: mediumTannin: mediumSweetness: dry
Why it works
- Vanillin oak echoes toasted arroz socarrat.
- Balanced tannin handles lamb fat without drying out seafood in mixed dishes.
Signature aromas
dried cherrytobaccocedar
Bottle inspiration
Pairing Playbook
- Vanillin oak echoes toasted arroz socarrat.
- Balanced tannin handles lamb fat without drying out seafood in mixed dishes.
- Avoid: lean pinot noir, simple pinot grigio.
Solid Alternates
Gigondas — Body: fullGigondas — Acidity: mediumGigondas — Tannin: mediumGigondas — Sweetness: dryMendoza — Body: fullMendoza — Acidity: mediumMendoza — Tannin: highMendoza — Sweetness: dry
FAQ
- What wine pairs best with Lamb Tagine with Apricot?
- Rioja Reserva Tempranillo is our first pour because Spiced oak and supple tannins wrap around braised lamb, apricot, and warm spice..
- Are there budget-friendly alternatives for Lamb Tagine with Apricot?
- If Rioja Reserva Tempranillo is out of reach, grab Gigondas Grenache Blend—it shares the same structure and keeps the food in focus.
- Which wines should I avoid with Lamb Tagine with Apricot?
- Skip styles like lean pinot noir, simple pinot grigio—they fight the seasoning or overwhelm the dish.
- What if I want a non-alcoholic pairing for Lamb Tagine with Apricot?
- Try sparkling water with a citrus twist, chilled oolong tea, or verjus spritzes—they mirror acidity without the alcohol.
Skip These Bottles
lean pinot noirsimple pinot grigio
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