Tempranillo

Tempranillo, a black grape, gets its name from the Spanish word "temprano," meaning "early." Itis predominantly grown in Spain and is quite a national treasure, responsible for many of the fine wines of Rioja and Ribera del Duero. It's planted in over half a million acres of the world’s vineyards, and it's also grown in many more countries such as Mexico, Italy, Chile, Australia, Turkey, China and Thailand to name a few. It's also called different names depending on where it's grown,  Tinto Fino in the Ribera del Deuro, Tinto del Pais in other parts of Spain, Aragonez or Tinto Roriz in Portugal for example.  This grape variety is versatile, offering a range of styles from soft and fruity to big and bold, catering to diverse preferences. Tempranillo is medium to full-bodied and is often described as more savoury than sweet due to aromas of tobacco and leather, however there are fruit flavours such as cherry present.. Its savoury profile makes it a great match for various dishes while also being enjoyable on its own.

International Tempranillo Day is celebrated annually on the second Thursday of November
On our shelves here at The Corkscrew you will find a large range of Tempranillo wines from Rioja, Ribera del Duero and Valencia.