Wines made from Tempranillo grapes of Port Phillip
Discover the best wines made with Tempranillo as a single variety or as a blend of Port Phillip.
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.
Victoria wine zone around Port Phillip Bay and Melbourne, 5 flagship regions. Pinot Noir signature red king (Yarra, Mornington): fine and silky with signature notes of red cherry, raspberry, undergrowth, dried flowers and spice hint, fine tannins and elegant palate. Ample tense Chardonnay (Yarra), lively Sauvignon, floral Pinot Gris. Cool-climate Shiraz, peppery and fresh (Heathcote, Sunbury).