Wines made from Tempranillo grapes of Andalousie

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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 Andalousie

Andalusia, located in the southwest of Spain, is the southernmost administrative region of the Spanish mainland. It is home to the world-famous fortified wine, sherry. This dynamic region is the most populous in Spain and has a colourful history. Its strategic position at the gateway to the Mediterranean and its proximity to Africa have made it the target of many settlements and invasions throughout history.

What are the typical flavors of the Tempranillo grape variety?

OakPresent in 24% of Tempranillo
Black fruitPresent in 23% of Tempranillo
Red fruitPresent in 20% of Tempranillo
EarthPresent in 16% of Tempranillo
Non oakPresent in 15% of Tempranillo
SpicesPresent in 14% of Tempranillo
CherryPresent in 6% of Tempranillo
OakyPresent in 5% of Tempranillo
VanillaPresent in 5% of Tempranillo
ChocolatePresent in 3% of Tempranillo

FloralPresent in 2% of Tempranillo
LeatherPresent in 2% of Tempranillo
MicrobioPresent in 2% of Tempranillo
PlumPresent in 2% of Tempranillo
BlackberryPresent in 2% of Tempranillo
Dried fruitPresent in 2% of Tempranillo
StrawberriesPresent in 2% of Tempranillo
Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Tempranillo
Black currantPresent in 1% of Tempranillo
Red fruitPresent in 1% of Tempranillo

News about the grape variety Tempranillo

Bordeaux château to ‘simulate’ 2050 vintage climate

Château La Tour Carnet said it will expose an experimental vineyard to artificially higher temperatures to replicate some of the conditions the Bordeaux 2050 vintage may face due to climate change. It’s part of the ‘Oracle’ project at the fourth growth estate, which is among those in Bordeaux seeking to understand how well classic grape varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot can adapt to climate change. At La Tour Carnet, warming cables more commonly used in aeroplanes will be employed thi ...

Top DWWA award-winning wines on show at Decanter Fine Wine Encounter NYC

At the 2021 Decanter World Wine Awards, the world’s largest wine competition saw its biggest year to date, with 18,094 wines tasted from 56 countries. Over 15 consecutive days in June 2021, almost 170 expert wine judges, including 44 Masters of Wine and 11 Master Sommeliers, awarded 50 Best in Show, 179 Platinum, 635 Gold, 5,607 Silver and 8,332 Bronze medals. Join Decanter at our Fine Wine Encounter NYC this June, where you will have the opportunity to sample 23 of these top awarded Gold, Plati ...

Adapting vineyards to a changing climate: Torres look to the future

In the face of rising temperatures and more frequent droughts, what can wine producers do to adapt their viticultural practices? Catalan producer Torres, which has emerged during the past decade as one of the global wine sector’s leading pioneers in tackling climate change, is experimenting with a range of creative ideas. Planting vines at higher altitudes is one option. The company is investing in cooler vineyards high in the mountains of the region. They have planted vines in Tremp at 950m in ...