Ukan Winery
UKAN
Rioja Alavesa
2020
Vintage
Varietal
Tempranillo
Where it is, September 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2025-2037), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2037, with a drinking horizon to 2043.
The ‘20 UKAN.
Ukan Winery 2020 is a Tempranillo from Rioja Alavesa, Spain.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Ukan Winery 2020 has a medium body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
The 2020 vintage
Ukan Winery's 2020 wine is a Tempranillo from Rioja Alavesa, Spain.
About Ukan Winery
Ukan Winery's wine is a Tempranillo from Rioja Alavesa, Spain.
From the cellar: pair with
Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter
The pairing is scaled to the wine's medium body.
Braised short ribs with truffle polenta
The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Aged Comté with quince paste
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Ukan Winery 2020?
Ukan Winery 2020 is a Tempranillo from Rioja Alavesa, Spain.
What does Ukan Winery 2020 taste like?
Ukan Winery 2020 has a medium body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
When should Ukan Winery 2020 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2023-2043. Within that arc, the peak window is 2025-2037. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Ukan Winery 2020?
Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised short ribs with truffle polenta; or Aged Comté with quince paste.