The Wine VaultTempranillo
Spain’s premier red grape, producing wines that range from fresh and fruity Joven to complex, oak-aged Reserva and Gran Reserva.
Origin
Spain
Serving temperature
16-18°C
Aging potential
5-25+ years for Gran Reserva
What Tempranillo tastes like
Plum, cherry, leather, tobacco, vanilla, dried fig.
Food pairings
- Lamb chops
- Chorizo
- Manchego cheese
- Paella
Classic regions
Fun fact
The name comes from "temprano" (early in Spanish) because it ripens earlier than most Spanish red grapes.