WHAT IS TEMPRANILLO?
Tempranillo is the star red grape behind Spain’s most famous wine region, Rioja. It’s native to the area and also grows in its neighboring region, Ribera del Duero. Tempranillo is often blended with other native grapes, like Garnacha and Carignan.
WHAT DOES IT TASTE LIKE?
Tempranillo tastes different based on where it is grown, but most tend to offer bright, medium-high acidity with fruit forward aromas and flavors of strawberry, cherry, plum, tobacco, cedar box, and chocolate notes.
WHERE DOES IT GROW?
87% of Tempranillo is grown in Spain, with Portugal coming in a distant second. Around the world, there are small plantings in Argentina, Australia, France, Chile, Mexico, Thailand, and the USA.
TEMPRANILLO GRAPE PROFILE
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