Wines made from Tempranillo grapes of Chianti
Discover the best wines made with Tempranillo as a single variety or as a blend of Chianti.
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 Toscane
The wine region of Chianti is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. We currently count 1721 estates and châteaux in the of Chianti, producing 2759 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Chianti go well with generally quite well with dishes .
What are the typical flavors of the Tempranillo grape variety?
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Tempranillo
- OakPresent in 2% of Tempranillo
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Tempranillo
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Tempranillo
- Black fruitPresent in 2% of Tempranillo
- Dried fruitPresent in 2% of Tempranillo
- EarthPresent in 2% of Tempranillo
- ThymePresent in 1% of Tempranillo
- Sour cherryPresent in 1% of Tempranillo
- MushroomPresent in 1% of Tempranillo
- ClovePresent in 1% of Tempranillo
- RaisinPresent in 1% of Tempranillo
- TomatoesPresent in 1% of Tempranillo
- PrunePresent in 1% of Tempranillo
- CinnamonPresent in 1% of Tempranillo
- CheesePresent in 1% of Tempranillo
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Tempranillo
- Dark fruitPresent in 1% of Tempranillo
- AnisePresent in 1% of Tempranillo
- OrangePresent in 1% of Tempranillo
News about the grape variety Tempranillo
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Decanter magazine latest issue: March 2022
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