Tannat vs Tempranillo
Compare Tannat and Tempranillo: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Tannat | Tempranillo | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | noir | noir |
| Number of wines | 2612 | 19555 |
| Average rating | 3.66 / 5 | 3.60 / 5 |
| Producing countries | France, Uruguay, Brazil, United States, Argentina | Spain, United States, Australia, Mexico, Argentina |
Tannat
Powerful, tannic reds with inky colour and dense texture, with aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, black plum, leather, liquorice and smoky notes. Very high ageing potential and polyphenol content (health reputation). Star of Madiran AOC in Béarn and the national grape of Uruguay (Canelones, Maldonado). Also grown in Irouléguy and Tursan. Late-ripening red variety from south-west France.
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Elegant, structured reds with aromas of strawberry, cherry, plum, leather, blond tobacco and pronounced vanilla from long oak ageing. Ranges from Joven to Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva. Star of Rioja DOCa, Ribera del Duero DO and Toro DO, also shines in the Douro as Tinta Roriz/Aragonez. One of the world's most planted Spanish varieties.
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