Tempranillo

Tempranillo

Regarded as Spain's answer to Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranilo is widely planted and the important backbone to many wines. It is frequently blended with Garnacha to make the identifiable Rioja wines.

In Portugal, the vine is known by many different names (including Aragonêz and Tinta Roriz); selecting the wine for its regional character rather than grape is easy.

In Australia, the similar climate has been matched with new winemaking skills to make some vibrant table wine across the traditional four Rioja styles.

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    • Spain
    • Almansa
    Rich and velvety on the palate with berry fruits, black pepper and cassis. With fine tannins and long plummy finish, this wine is drinking well now bu... Read More
    • Origin
    • Spain
    • Almansa
    Rich and velvety on the palate with berry fruits, black pepper and cassis. With fine tannins and long plummy finish, this wine is drinking well now bu... Read More
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    • Australia
    • Western Australia
    • Frankland River
    Dark berries and rustic tannins fill the front palate which finishes with red fruits and a hint of oak. Read More
    • Origin
    • Australia
    • Western Australia
    • Frankland River
    Dark berries and rustic tannins fill the front palate which finishes with red fruits and a hint of oak. Read More
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    • Origin
    • Spain
    • Rioja
    An excellent Gran Reserva Rioja which seduces you with expressive aromas of black fruit, leather and cedar that carry onto a wonderfully rounded palat... Read More
    • Origin
    • Spain
    • Rioja
    An excellent Gran Reserva Rioja which seduces you with expressive aromas of black fruit, leather and cedar that carry onto a wonderfully rounded palat... Read More
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    • Origin
    • Spain
    • Rioja
    Elegant on the nose with aromas of plum and vanilla. Well-structured and very pleasant to drink. Read More
    • Origin
    • Spain
    • Rioja
    Elegant on the nose with aromas of plum and vanilla. Well-structured and very pleasant to drink. Read More
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    • Origin
    • Spain
    • Rioja
    Tempranillo richness, ripe dark fruit, hints of vanilla and spice, structured tannins, well-integrated oak and a lingering, velvety finish. A beautifu... Read More
    • Origin
    • Spain
    • Rioja
    Tempranillo richness, ripe dark fruit, hints of vanilla and spice, structured tannins, well-integrated oak and a lingering, velvety finish. A beautifu... Read More
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    • Origin
    • Spain
    • Ribera Del Duero
    A very rounded, silky smooth red with aromas of cherries, ripe blackberries and hints of brioche and toasted nuts. Red fruit and chocolate notes evolv... Read More
    • Origin
    • Spain
    • Ribera Del Duero
    A very rounded, silky smooth red with aromas of cherries, ripe blackberries and hints of brioche and toasted nuts. Red fruit and chocolate notes evolv... Read More
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    • Origin
    • Spain
    • Rioja
    A bright ruby-red in colour with shades of violet, typical in its youth. The aroma is open and fruity with light touches of vanilla and other spices. Read More
    A bright ruby-red in colour with shades of violet, typical in its youth. The aroma is open and fruity with light touches of vanilla and other spices. Read More
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    • Origin
    • Spain
    • Rioja
    Elegant red wine with hints of liquorice and dark fruit both on the nose and the palate. Well-structured and easy to drink thanks to a low level of ta... Read More
    • Origin
    • Spain
    • Rioja
    Elegant red wine with hints of liquorice and dark fruit both on the nose and the palate. Well-structured and easy to drink thanks to a low level of ta... Read More
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    • Origin
    • Spain
    • Rioja
    Made from the best, 20-year-old Tempranillo grapes of the acclaimed Urbina estate, this stunning Rioja expresses intense aromas and flavours of dark b... Read More
    • Origin
    • Spain
    • Rioja
    Made from the best, 20-year-old Tempranillo grapes of the acclaimed Urbina estate, this stunning Rioja expresses intense aromas and flavours of dark b... Read More
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    • Origin
    • Spain
    • Toro
    Cherry colour with garnet rim. Expressive aroma, floral, fresh fruit & sweet spice with a similar palate with sweet tannins Read More
    • Origin
    • Spain
    • Toro
    Cherry colour with garnet rim. Expressive aroma, floral, fresh fruit & sweet spice with a similar palate with sweet tannins Read More
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    • Origin
    • Spain
    • Rioja
    Aromas of blackberries and raspberries are supported by hints of hazelnuts and spices. Deep flavour paired with a medium to full-bodied structure evol... Read More
    • Origin
    • Spain
    • Rioja
    Aromas of blackberries and raspberries are supported by hints of hazelnuts and spices. Deep flavour paired with a medium to full-bodied structure evol... Read More
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    • Origin
    • Spain
    • Rioja
    A pronounced nose of intense redcurrant fruit is joined on the palate by summer berries and soft spice. Half bottle size. Read More
    • Origin
    • Spain
    • Rioja
    A pronounced nose of intense redcurrant fruit is joined on the palate by summer berries and soft spice. Half bottle size. Read More
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    • Origin
    • Spain
    • Rioja
    Great aromatic intensity and elegance, where the mature fruit dominates with hints of quince jam, figs, almond liquor, and pure cocoa assembled with b... Read More
    • Origin
    • Spain
    • Rioja
    Great aromatic intensity and elegance, where the mature fruit dominates with hints of quince jam, figs, almond liquor, and pure cocoa assembled with b... Read More
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    • Origin
    • Spain
    • Rioja
    This incredible wine is aged 18 months in new American oak barrels, bottled and then aged another 16 months. This gives it a dark cherry/plum colour a... Read More
    • Origin
    • Spain
    • Rioja
    This incredible wine is aged 18 months in new American oak barrels, bottled and then aged another 16 months. This gives it a dark cherry/plum colour a... Read More
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    • Origin
    • Spain
    • Rioja
    Intense black cherry in colour with an attractive, powerful berry-fruit nose and hints of vanilla and spice. Velvety soft with great depth of ripe red... Read More
    • Origin
    • Spain
    • Rioja
    Intense black cherry in colour with an attractive, powerful berry-fruit nose and hints of vanilla and spice. Velvety soft with great depth of ripe red... Read More
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    • Origin
    • Spain
    • Rioja
    Savoury on the nose with a distinct vanilla oak bouquet. The palate is elegant and attractive with concentrated, ripe fruit and excellent length. The ... Read More
    • Origin
    • Spain
    • Rioja
    Savoury on the nose with a distinct vanilla oak bouquet. The palate is elegant and attractive with concentrated, ripe fruit and excellent length. The ... Read More
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    • Origin
    • Spain
    • Rioja
    A traditional-style Rioja with aromas of black and red fruit paired with juicy plum and strawberry flavours. Silky smooth, yet complex red wine. Read More
    • Origin
    • Spain
    • Rioja
    A traditional-style Rioja with aromas of black and red fruit paired with juicy plum and strawberry flavours. Silky smooth, yet complex red wine. Read More
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    • Origin
    • Spain
    • Rioja
    As Rioja goes, this is a very light and approachable style. It has a ripe cherry fruit character which combines well with savoury and spicy notes to c... Read More
    • Origin
    • Spain
    • Rioja
    As Rioja goes, this is a very light and approachable style. It has a ripe cherry fruit character which combines well with savoury and spicy notes to c... Read More
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    • Origin
    • Spain
    • Navarra
    A great party wine with aromas of cassis and mulberry evolving into a well-rounded, smooth finish. Read More
    • Origin
    • Spain
    • Navarra
    A great party wine with aromas of cassis and mulberry evolving into a well-rounded, smooth finish. Read More
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    • Origin
    • Spain
    • Rioja
    A velvety and well-structured red Rioja with aromas of ripe fruit (blackcurrants and cherry), toasted cinnamon, caramelised toffee and butter. Read More
    • Origin
    • Spain
    • Rioja
    A velvety and well-structured red Rioja with aromas of ripe fruit (blackcurrants and cherry), toasted cinnamon, caramelised toffee and butter. Read More
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    • Origin
    • Spain
    • Rioja
    A pronounced nose of intense redcurrant fruit is joined on the palate by summer berries and soft spice. Read More
    A pronounced nose of intense redcurrant fruit is joined on the palate by summer berries and soft spice. Read More
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The vine is resilient against harsh weather conditions and produces thick-skinned, deeply-coloured red wines which are able to age very well.

Rioja

There are four basic levels of Rioja: Joven (young), where the wine has little or no oak maturation; Crianza (nursing), wherein the wine has matured for at least 6 months in an oak cask; Reserva - quality wine that has no less than one year in an oak barrel, and Gran Reserval, with the wine spending two years in cask.

Key Regions

Spain (Rioja, Ribera del Duero), Argentina, Portugal (Duero) and Australia (Bendigo).

Regional Variance

In Portugal Tempranillo is a major varietal of the Duero Valley, in Port production, and in the Alentejo. In some parts, the same vine names are used for different varieties.

Synonyms

Ull de Llrbre, Cencibel, Tinto Fino, Tinta Roriz and Aragonez.

Colour and Flavours

Ranging from deep garnet-red to purple in colour, Tempranillo wines have aromas closely associated with cherry, cola, strawberry, spices, tobacco flavours and even leather. The grape marries very well with oak, when required, and vanilla and cedar characters are common. It can be intense on the palate but will leave a velvet-like suppleness. Terrific with Spanish style food and practically good with pizza covered in dried meats, olives and tomato.

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