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Varietal article for "Tempranillo Blend" |
| (last edited 1/19/2008 2:52:24 PM by cab blends) Tempranillo is the backbone of wines made in the well-known Spanish regions Rioja and Ribera del Duero. On the scale of light to heavy, Tempranillo leans on the light side. It tends to be higher in acid and lower in alcohol - common for Old World wines, and perfect for matching to food. Notable Facts As a flavor profile, red fruits like strawberries and cherries can predominate - but with a rustic edge. Many wines made from Tempranillo will spend a few years in barrel and bottle before reaching the consumer. Spanish wine laws are very specific about ageing wine and oak is a big part of that. Many Tempranillo-based wines see a few years of oak - add that to a few years of bottle and the wine can give a subtle - and occasionaly not-so-subtle - leathery mouthfeel. The combination of the tart fruit and tannins make this wine very food friendly. Tempranillo is also a popular blending partner for Garnacha. In Ribera del Duero in particular. It lends a nice structure to the more plush Garnacha grape. Some winemakers in Australia are also experimenting with Tempranillo plantings and blending with Grenache and Syrah . Show all wines from this varietal Show all tasting notes from this varietal There are 7 other revisions of this article. View revision history. (NOTE: You are viewing prior revision 1 of 7 for this article.) |
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