Tempranillo vs Grenache noir

Compare Tempranillo and Grenache noir: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.

Winedexer > The grape varieties > Tempranillo vs Grenache noir
TempranilloGrenache noir
Colournoirnoir
Number of wines195551686
Average rating3.60 / 53.88 / 5
Producing countriesSpain, United States, Australia, Mexico, ArgentinaFrance, Spain, United States, Australia, South Africa

Tempranillo

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.

Discover the grape variety Tempranillo

Grenache noir

Supple, sunny reds with a light robe and generous alcohol, with aromas of candied red fruits (strawberry, raspberry, cherry), garrigue, gentle spices, white pepper and kirsch notes. Ripe tannins and a warm palate. Pillar of GSM blends in the southern Rhône (Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas, Vacqueyras), star of Tavel rosé, Priorat and Aragonese Garnacha. Also in natural sweet wines (Banyuls, Maury, Rasteau). Historic Mediterranean variety from Aragon.

Discover the grape variety Grenache noir