Wines made from Tempranillo grapes of C&aacutediz

Discover the best wines made with Tempranillo as a single variety or as a blend of C&aacutediz.

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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

The wine region of Cádiz is located in the region of Andalousie of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Finca Moncloa or the Domaine Huerta de Albala produce mainly wines red, white and natural sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Cádiz are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Tempranillo, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Cádiz often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cassis or cinnamon and sometimes also flavors of prune, mint or toasty.

What are the typical flavors of the Tempranillo grape variety?

EarthPresent in 8% of Tempranillo
OakPresent in 8% of Tempranillo
Red fruitPresent in 8% of Tempranillo
Black fruitPresent in 7% of Tempranillo
Non oakPresent in 6% of Tempranillo
SpicesPresent in 4% of Tempranillo
OakyPresent in 2% of Tempranillo

CherryPresent in 1% of Tempranillo
BlackberryPresent in 1% of Tempranillo
MicrobioPresent in 1% of Tempranillo
VegetalPresent in 1% of Tempranillo
FloralPresent in 1% of Tempranillo
TobaccoPresent in 1% of Tempranillo
Black cherriesPresent in 1% of Tempranillo
Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Tempranillo

News about the grape variety Tempranillo

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