Tempranillo of Guayas — Profile, Food Pairings & Best Wines | Winedexer
Discover the best wines made with Tempranillo as a single variety or as a blend of Guayas.
More informations about the variety 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.
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More informations about the region of Guayas
Pioneer vineyard in Ecuador's south-western Guayas province (Pacific coast), limestone soils rich in marine fossils, tropical maritime climate tempered by the Humboldt Current (24°C average, 14°C amplitude). Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Merlot are signature king reds — full-bodied with ripe dark fruits, plum, cherry and a spiced touch, supple tannins. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc as fresh whites. Two harvests per year.