Wines made from Tempranillo grapes of Central Victoria
Discover the best wines made with Tempranillo as a single variety or as a blend of Central Victoria.
More informations about the variety Tempranillo
The black Tempranillo is a grape variety native to Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium-sized bunches and medium-sized grapes. The black Tempranillo can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone valley, Provence & Corsica, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
More informations about the region of Victoria
CentralVictoria">Victoria, as the name suggests, occupies the middle portion of the state's wine map. It is the most diverse of all Victorian wine zones in terms of the number of wine styles it is capable of producing. Geographically speaking, Central Victoria is a relatively small zone in comparison to its neighbours, in Particular Big Rivers to the North. However the variable landscapes ranging from vast plains to moderately elevated terrains, Dense forests and the slopes of mountain ranges are attributed to the versatility of wine found here.
What are the typical flavors of the Tempranillo grape variety?
- SpicesPresent in 4% of Tempranillo
- Black fruitPresent in 4% of Tempranillo
- OakPresent in 3% of Tempranillo
- Red fruitPresent in 3% of Tempranillo
- EarthPresent in 2% of Tempranillo
- Dried fruitPresent in 2% of Tempranillo
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Tempranillo
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Tempranillo
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Tempranillo
- FloralPresent in 1% of Tempranillo
News about the grape variety Tempranillo
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