/ tem-pra-NEE-yoh / · Also known as Tinta Roriz, Tinto Fino, Tinta de Toro, Aragonez, Cencibel
Spain's noble red — cherry and plum wrapped in vanilla and leather.
Tempranillo is the soul of Rioja and Ribera del Duero. The name comes from ‘temprano’ (early), as it ripens ahead of other varieties. It has a special affinity for oak: labels like Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva tell you how long the wine has aged before release.
Serve at
16–18°C
Glass
Bordeaux glass
Decanting
Helpful for young Ribera del Duero
Climate
Continental
How Tempranillo typically feels in the mouth.
What to look for in the glass.
Fruit
Oak
With age
The regions to know on a wine list.
Powerful, as Tinto Fino
Toro · Spain
Dense and ripe, as Tinta de Toro
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Say it at the table
“A classic Spanish red — cherry and plum with vanilla and a touch of leather from its time in oak.”
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