Tempranillo

Common synonyms: Tinto Fino, Ulle de Llebre, Tinto del Pais, Aragones(z), Cencibel, Tinto del Toro, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Riojano, Valdepeñas

 
Parentage of the grape: indigenous to Europe, not known exactly where
 
History of the grape: Origins of Tempranillo are murky. It could be indigenous to the Spanish countryside, or it could have been brought there by the Moors from somewhere else unknown. There are theories it’s a clonal offshoot of Pinot Noir, and though it shares some characteristics, it has been proven the two are not related. But regardless, Tempranillo, which means “early little one” for its penchant for early ripening, has become widely cultivated all over the world in many styles. 
 
It is the leading red grape in Spain, where it is called by many names according to where it’s grown. It is most distinguished as the main grape of Rioja and Ribera del Duero, where, particularly in the higher altitude vineyard locations, it is produced Read more »

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Popular Regions for Tempranillo View all

  • Castilla y León

    This region is located north-northwest of Madrid. Its terrain is a combination of flat, open pl...

  • Toro

      Toro is a region located within Castilla-y-Leon, in the Zamora province, just above the Du...

  • Aragón

      This region, rich in history, was once the home of celebrated 16th century royals Ferdinan...

  • Catalunya

      Catalunya (Catalonia in Spanish) is located in the north-east of the Iberian Peninsula and...

  • Ribera Del Duero

    This region is located within Castilla y Leon and runs along the Duero River. The area concentr...

  • Spain

    Spain is one of the word’s largest wine-producing regions. It comprises most of the Iberian Pen...

  • Argentina

    Argentina is one of the top five wine-producing countries in the world. For a long time, most o...

  • Castilla-la Mancha

      Castilla la Mancha is a region located in the central Iberian plateau that up until recent...

  • Rioja

    The Rioja region of Spain produces one of the world’s finest, and most long lived wines: Rioja. R...

Popular Wineries using Tempranillo

  • Bodegas Naia

    Located on the left bank of the river Duero, this winery dedicates itself to the production of hi...

  • Telmo Rodríguez

    Even though the wine was successful, the increase in grape prices during the 1990s and the lack o...

  • Bodegas Emina

    In order to produce the Emina wines, the grape has been carefully selected from the very best est...

  • Cillar de Silos

    In Quintana de Pidio and Gumiel de Mercado rise the Cillar de Sillos vineyards, 48 hectares of t...

  • Hacienda Monasterio

    Haclenda Monasterio was set up on a 113 hectares estate 70 of them with vineyards located betwee...

  • Bodegas Aura

    DOMECQ BODEGAS is the largest quality wine maker and exporter in Spain and the leading name in ...

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Tempranillo on Snooth

  • Munia Joven 2008

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    Wine review by pmunia


  • 2004 Marques de Caceres Gran Reserva Rioja 2004

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    Wine review by dlellis


  • Castillo de Jumilla Tempranillo Blend Jumilla Monastrell Tempranillo 2010

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    Wine review by BrianWHanes


  • Murrieta Rioja Reserva 2005

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    Deep purple in color. Deep, tart fruit on the nose - black currant and blackberry on the nose, with notes of leather and cedar wood, caramel oak and spice. Some faint gamey notes.On the palate this wine has great acid and smooth, ripe fruit (not jammy), and well integrated tannin - great structure here. This on really benefited by a little time ... Read More

    Wine review by JenniferT


  • Bodegas Y Viñedos Maurodos Toro Prima 2007

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    Wine review by clarioss


  • Bodegas Ramon Bilbao Tempranillo Rioja Rioja Gran Reserva 2004

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    Nice dark purple color. Aromas range from resiny, to pruny, to something like anise. Very pleasing initial palate. There is some fruit here--blackberry as much as anything--but it doesn't take over. Some dusty earthiness. Nice acid tartness. Firm supporting tannin. US$19.99 at Costco last summer. Read More

    Wine review by EMark


  • Bodegas Olarra Tempranillo Blend Rioja Cerro Anon Reserva 2005

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    This wine has a lovely bright ruby color, with limited opacity. The nose is quite nice, with notes of red currant, anise, tar and a good bit of minerality swirling around. The taste is a sophisticated blend of ripe red fruit, but without the sweetness you might expect, the rich dark fruit is wonderfully balanced with acidity that just gives th... Read More

    Wine review by jtryka


  • Altocedro Tempranillo la Consulta Ano Cero 2011

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    Soft, fruit but not tart, like sweet apples. Long finish. Read More

    Wine review by nputens


  • People’s Voice Wine Awards are Back!We had a fabulous inaugural ... ... ... excellent Syrah and Tempranillo all point towards great things to come. Seriously, the Fields Family Syrah is a total eye opener, try it if you can.Piedmont to ComeI'll be traveling through Piedmont over the next two weeks on my annual tasting adventure. I'll be posti... Read More

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  • Faustino Rivero Ulecia Black Label Reserva 2005

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    Wine review by pimachterberg


  • spanish red wine-los molinos,temprranillo,valdepenas.a must for pate and cheeses,very well balanced and full of flavour,available in spain at £1 a bottle,does anyone sell this locally,one of the nicest i have EVER tasted.

    Comment by 607257mr emmerton 607257 mr emmerton


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    Comment by 517983marsob 517983 marsob


  • Yes, I do. Bodegas Paso Robles has a stellar, lower alcohol Tempranillo...and a Tempranillo Rose which is not to be missed. Wine maker, Dorothy Schuler take wine making seriously and buys only the finest grapes, from which she crafts her delicious array of Spanish and Portuguese wines. It is worth the trip to Paso Robles, CA. , just to sample h...

    Comment by 452889geegeeswinetouring 452889 geegeeswinetouring


  • Love the food friendliness of Tempranillo

    Comment by 377149CarmineFio 377149 CarmineFio


  • Yes, we were there visiting from the Laurence Welk Resort. I must say that we enjoyed the "lecture" on wines that Mick, and the other gentleman gave. Tom, who served the samples during the talk, was a very good server. Of all the wine tasting events we have been to, this one topped them all. Tom introduced us to your Belle Marie Tempranillo. ...

    Comment by 340103VivaTempranillo 340103 VivaTempranillo


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  • Do you like the Rubens Tempranillo? I just enjoyed a bottle...very very dry, but enjoyable.

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