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Tempranillo is Spain's "noble" grape variety probably best known for it's presence in the fantastic Rioja wines of Spain though is also used widely in producing port in Spain and Portugal. As the variety is known to ripen well ahead of other spanish grown varieties it takes it's name from the Spanish word temprano meaning early. It has many other names across Catalonia, La Mancha and Portugal and is now grown widely elsewhere too, notably in Australia.
Rioja and tempranillo based wines in general vary from elegance to "beefyness" dependant on the coolness or warmth in the growing region in which they are cultivated. At their best they possess a unique balance of acidity and tannins with just the right amount of spiceness. Great on their own or with hearty Spanish style dishes like pork and black bean stew or roasted meats like lamb as well as sausages.
Cheaper Tempranillo wines are bottled young whereas at the other end of the price scale they are aged in oak barrels for several years. Oak barrels and tempranillo have a long and succesful relationship with the vanilla flavour imparted works beatifully with the grape juice. We are now seeing the use of both new and older oak barrels in rioja productions which has served to increase the flavour and complexity of many of the new tempranillo wines offered to us. This can only be a good thing.
Succulent, juicy and fruit filled, this wine simply screams of lazy summer days, the first rays of sun on your back and the smack of salt on your lips from a grilled, freshly caught sardine...
The Durius vineyard is situated in the very heart of the Arribés del Duero Natural Park, a vast Natural Reserve spanning 200 sq km, where nearby the river Duero flows majestically by. Their aim is to protect the natural environment and promote...
Spain's most famous grape variety, Tempranillo is full of juicy bramble and cherry fruit with hints of spice. Deliciously supple and succulent, it is great on its own or with grilled lamb cutlets, mild curries or casseroles.
A silky smooth red with plump ripe dark fruits, smoky spices and a succulent finish. Ripened in the warm Spanish sunshine, this red is ideal with charcuterie, red meats and stews.
Rich aromas and vibrant flavours of juicy red cherries, ripe plums and warm spices burst from this delicious blend of Tempranillo and Shiraz. With its subtle hints of oak from cask ageing you can enjoy this smooth fruity wine on its own or as the pe...
Soft, round black fruit flavours with an edge of Iberian spice. Bodegas Antano, a modern, well equipped winery in Rueda, source grapes from within and outside the DO and bring to bear their wine-making skills.
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We cherry-picked this pure Tempranillo, with its plump, ripe red fruit flavours, from the massive range on offer from Navarra's Bodegas Principe de Viana. Established in 1983 in Murchante, to the north of the region, it has a gleaming new, techno...
We cherry-picked this pure Tempranillo, with its plump, ripe red fruit flavours, from the massive range on offer from Navarra's Bodegas Principe de Viana. Established in 1983 in Murchante, to the north of the region, it has a gleaming new, techno...I always remember that the late great John Peel loved Rioja so lets dedicate these pages to his memory. It's worth mentioning too that these pages are from our grape variety category. If you are specifically after Rioja you can simply type it into the search box on the top right of the page or click here and browse 144 Rioja wines instead.
We have over 50 to choose from here and again bearing in mind that these wines become more expensive with age, you might find our price range selector useful when making your selection.
In terms of flavour and aroma with Tempranillo spanish wines you can expect wines that are ruby red in colour, with scents and flavors of berries, plum, tobacco, vanilla, leather and herb dependant on age.
The variety although most associated with Spain is now enjoying popularity amongst growers in Argentina, Australia, Chile and even Thailand.
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