red
Tempranillo
Spain's noble grape
Grape Details
Serving Temp
16-18°C
Aging Potential
5-25+ years for Gran Reserva wines
Origins
Northern Spain (cultivated for over 1,000 years)
Food pairings
LambChorizoManchego cheeseRoasted vegetables
About the Grape
Tempranillo
"Spain's noble grape"
Tempranillo is the backbone of Rioja and Ribera del Duero, Spain's two greatest red wine regions. It takes beautifully to oak aging, developing complex leather, tobacco, and vanilla notes while retaining vibrant fruit.
Flavor Profile
Plum
defining
Leather
prominent
Vanilla
prominent
Tobacco
subtle
Medium tannins
defining
Where It Shines
Rioja, Spain
Oak-aged, elegant, smooth
Ribera del Duero, Spain
Powerful, concentrated, modern
Toro, Spain
Intense, structured, bold
Alentejo, Portugal
As Aragonez, fruity, accessible