Tempranillo is a very popular type of red wine grape, primarily grown in Spain. The name "Tempranillo" comes from the Spanish word "temprano," which means "early." This is in reference to the fact that the Tempranillo grape ripens several weeks earlier than most Spanish grapes.
Tempranillo wines tend to exhibit a robust structure with rich, dark fruit flavors reminiscent of berries and plums, often intertwined with notes of tobacco, leather, and herb. It is characterized by a deep ruby color and is often medium to high in tannins, with a moderate level of acidity.
Tempranillo is versatile and can be used in a variety of blends. It is mostly found in Rioja wines where it is often blended with Grenache, Carignan, and other varietals. It can also be used to produce single varietal wines, which are aged in oak barrels to enhance their complexity and richness.
The grape is adaptable to various climate conditions, with the best examples usually coming from regions with a cooler climate, allowing for a slower ripening period which encourages the development of more complex flavors. Apart from Spain, Tempranillo is also planted in various wine regions around the world, including Portugal, USA (California and Texas), Australia, and South America.
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Valley Mills Vineyards
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Haak Vineyards and Winery
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Fiesta Vineyard And Winery
18727 W FM 580
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Austin Custom Winery
80 County Lane
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Perissos Vineyards and Winery
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Spicewood Vineyards
1419 County Rd 409
PO Box 248
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Pedernales Cellars
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Hilmy Cellars
12346 E US Highway 290
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Sandstone Cellars Winery
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4.0 Cellars
10354 E. US Highway 290
Fredericksburg, TX 78624-5761
United States
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Mendelbaum Cellars
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United States
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Fiesta Vineyard and Winery at Hwy 290, Fredericksburg
6260 E. U.S. Highway 290
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
United States
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Fiesta Vineyard and Winery at Fredericksburg
147 East Main Street
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United States
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Fredericksburg Winery
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Christoval Winery
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Alfred Eames Cellars
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Rio Grande Vineyards and Winery
5321 N Highway 28
Las Cruces, NM 88005
United States
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Caduceus Cellars and Merkin Vineyards
158 Main Street
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Wilhelm Family Vineyards
21 Mountain Ranch Drive
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Dos Cabezas Wineworks
3248 Highway 82
PO Box 871
Sonoita, AZ 85637
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SYZYGY
405 East Boeing Avenue
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United States