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Why tempranillo is star grape of Spain, no matter what you call it

Why tempranillo is star grape of Spain, no matter what you call it

April 4, 2017 By Rhino Wino Leave a Comment

Tempranillo is the name of a grape in Spain that tends to ripen early in the harvest season. The grape is called different names in different areas. Tempranillo was the world’s fourth-most-planted wine grape and has the ability to produce top-quality wines worldwide. It produces medium- to full-bodied wines and can be ruby red to deep crimson in color.

Key Takeaways:

  • Tempranillo is the trophy catch of grapes in Spain.
  • Despite not being formally knighted a so-called “international variety,” tempranillo continues to grow in popularity.
  • It would not be much of a surprise if one day it were to pass up its white Spanish counterpart airen on the world’s-most-widely-planted list.

“The pond is Spain, the place with more vineyard acreage than any other country on earth, and the fish is tempranillo, Spain’s big red grape variety.”

http://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/drink/sc-tempranillo-wine-food-0217-20170215-column.html

Related posts:

  1. Spain’s Great Wines
  2. Pick Spain for Value
  3. Grape Info – White Grape Varietals
  4. Grape info – Red Grape Varietals

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