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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Garrison Creek Cellars
4153 Hood Road
Walla Walla, WA 99362
United States
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Gramercy Cellars
635 N 13th Ave
Walla Walla, WA 99362
United States
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Castillo De Feliciana Vineyard and Winery
85728 Telephone Pole Road
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United States
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Balboa Winery
4169 Peppers Bridge Road
Walla Walla, WA 99362
United States
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Moon Curser Vineyards
3628 Highway 3 East
Osoyoos BC V0H 1V6
Canada
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Alexandria Nicole Cellars
2880 Lee Rd
Suite D
Prosser, WA 99350
United States
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Pentâge Winery
4551 Valleyview Road
Penticton BC V2A 8V8
Canada
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Cave B Estate Winery
348 Silica Rd NW
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United States
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Oak Mountain Winery
36522 Vía Verde
Temecula, CA 92592
United States
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Briar Rose Winery
41720 Calle Cabrillo
Temecula, CA 92592
United States
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Thornton Winery
32575 Rancho California Rd
Temecula, CA 92591
United States
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Adobe Guadalupe Vineyards
Parcela A-1 S/N
Guadalupe
22750 Ensenada, B.C.
Mexico
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Viñedos Aldo César Palafox
Km. 42 Ensenada-Santo Tomas Highway Crane Valley
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22795 Ensenada, B.C.
Mexico
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Bodegas De Santo Tomas S.A. De C.V
Av Miramar 666
22800 Ensenada
Mexico
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Antelope Valley Winery
42041 20th St W
Lancaster, CA 93534
United States
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Aniche Cellars
71 Little Buck Creek Road
Underwood, WA 98651
United States
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ALIA Wines
12216 185th Ave. SE
Snohomish, WA 98290
United States
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Birdstone Winery
9400 Road 36
Madera, CA 93636
United States
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The Woodhouse Wine Estates
15500 Woodinville-Redmond Rd NE
Suite C600
Woodinville, WA 98072
United States
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Oakstone Winery
6470 Irish Acres Road
Fair Play, CA 95684
United States
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Bumgarner winery
3550 Carson Road
Bldg. B
Camino, CA 95709
United States
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Crystal Basin Cellars
3550 Carson Road
Camino, CA 95709
United States
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Busby Vineyard and Winery
6375 Grizzly Flat Road
Somerset, CA 95684
United States
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Grace Patriot Wines
2701 Carson Road
Placerville, CA 95667
United States
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Open Road Wine
23212 10th Ave SE
Bothell, WA 98021
United States
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Boeger Winery
1709 Carson Road
Placerville, CA 95667
United States
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Driven Cellars
12595 Steiner Road
Plymouth, CA 95669
United States
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Deaver Vineyards
12455 Steiner Road
Plymouth, CA 95669
United States
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Dobra Zemlja Winery
12505 Steiner Road
Plymouth, CA 95669
United States