Wines made from Tempranillo grapes of Rioja
Discover the best wines made with Tempranillo as a single variety or as a blend of Rioja.
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 Rioja
Rioja, in northern Spain, is best known for its berry-flavored, barrel-aged red wines made from Tempranillo and Garnacha. It is probably the leading wine region in Spain. It is certainly the most famous, rivaling only Jerez. The Vineyards follow the course of the Ebro for a hundred kilometres between the towns of Haro and Alfaro.
What are the typical flavors of the Tempranillo grape variety?
- OakPresent in 99% of Tempranillo
- Non oakPresent in 95% of Tempranillo
- EarthPresent in 95% of Tempranillo
- SpicesPresent in 92% of Tempranillo
- Black fruitPresent in 91% of Tempranillo
- Red fruitPresent in 90% of Tempranillo
- MicrobioPresent in 66% of Tempranillo
- Dried fruitPresent in 59% of Tempranillo
- FloralPresent in 53% of Tempranillo
- OakyPresent in 41% of Tempranillo
- VanillaPresent in 40% of Tempranillo
- LeatherPresent in 38% of Tempranillo
- CherryPresent in 38% of Tempranillo
- VegetalPresent in 37% of Tempranillo
- ChocolatePresent in 37% of Tempranillo
- TobaccoPresent in 36% of Tempranillo
- PlumPresent in 34% of Tempranillo
- Black fruitsPresent in 34% of Tempranillo
- BlackberryPresent in 34% of Tempranillo
- Red fruitPresent in 33% of Tempranillo
News about the grape variety Tempranillo
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