Wines made from Tempranillo grapes of Castille-et-Léon

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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 Castille-et-Léon

Located in the northern half of the Central Iberian plateau, Castilla y León is the largest of Spain's 17 administrative regions, covering about one-fifth of the country's total area. It extends about 350 kilometres (220 miles) from central Spain to the northern coast. Just as wide, it connects the Rioja wine region to the Portuguese border. Red wines reign supreme in Castilla y León, and the Tempranillo grape is undoubtedly the king.

What are the typical flavors of the Tempranillo grape variety?

OakPresent in 84% of Tempranillo
Black fruitPresent in 68% of Tempranillo
Red fruitPresent in 68% of Tempranillo
EarthPresent in 67% of Tempranillo
SpicesPresent in 64% of Tempranillo
Non oakPresent in 64% of Tempranillo
MicrobioPresent in 36% of Tempranillo
Dried fruitPresent in 30% of Tempranillo
OakyPresent in 19% of Tempranillo
BlackberryPresent in 18% of Tempranillo

VegetalPresent in 18% of Tempranillo
FloralPresent in 17% of Tempranillo
LeatherPresent in 17% of Tempranillo
VanillaPresent in 17% of Tempranillo
ChocolatePresent in 16% of Tempranillo
PlumPresent in 16% of Tempranillo
PepperPresent in 15% of Tempranillo
Black fruitsPresent in 15% of Tempranillo
BlueberryPresent in 15% of Tempranillo
Black cherriesPresent in 14% of Tempranillo

News about the grape variety Tempranillo

Decanter magazine latest issue: March 2022

Inside the March 2022 issue of Decanter Magazine: FEATURES: New Spanish whites David Williams’ A to X guide to 10 key producers and wines in Spain’s developing white scene Making wine in Spain Self-confessed ‘nomadic winemaker’ Darren Smith on the irresistible allure of Spain Producer profile: Francisco Barona Driving tractors at 12, now making top Ribera del Duero. By Tim Atkin MW Vintage preview: northern Rhône 2020 Another hot year, but there is freshness and top quality to be found. Matt Wa ...

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 ...

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 ...