What kind of wine is made from Tempranillo grapes?

Tempranillo grapes have thin skins (and big bunches!). Expect wines that range in color from medium ruby to garnet. Tempranillo is Spain’s number one red wine grape. Ever had Rioja? (“rhee-yo-ha”) This region is famous for its Tempranillo-based wines.

Is the Tempranillo grape sensitive to the Sun?

Tempranillo is a sensitive, thin-skinned grape, and generally likes protection from windy locations. It does loves the sun. James Beard Award-winning author and Wine Communicator of the Year. I co-founded Wine Folly to help people learn about wine.

Why did Tempranillo wine have a renaissance in the 1990s?

During the 1990s, Tempranillo started experiencing a renaissance in wine production worldwide. This surge began partly as a result of the efforts of a ‘new wave’ of Spanish growers who showed that it was possible to produce wines of great character and quality in areas outside of the Rioja region.

How big of an area does Spain grow Tempranillo?

A Reserva level Rioja. Spain grows 87% of the world’s Tempranillo, and it is Spain’s most planted red grape variety with 201,051 hectares (496,810 acres) grown in 2015, accounting for 42% of the red grape plantings, surpassed only by the white grape variety Airén.

What to serve with Tempranillo red wine?

Bolder, aged Tempranillo wines pair nicely with steak, gourmet burgers and rack of lamb. Fresher styles match well with baked pasta and other tomato-based dishes Tempranillo grapes have thin skins (and big bunches!). Expect wines that range in color from medium ruby to garnet. Tempranillo is Spain’s number one red wine grape.

What makes a Tempranillo a good terroir?

Tempranillo Terroir 1 Tempranillo is moderately drought-resistant and very productive. 2 It’s known to produce higher tannin and deeper color when grown in clay-based soils. 3 Cooler nighttime temperatures cause Tempranillo bunches to stay tight which helps with tannin structure and acidity as it ripens.