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Tempranillo

Ook bekend als: Tinto Fino, Cencibel, Aragonez

Spain's signature red grape, producing everything from fresh, fruity wines to complex, oak-aged Reservas. The name comes from 'temprano' (early), as it ripens earlier than most Spanish varieties.

BodyMedium
ZuurgehalteMedium
TanninesMedium
ZoetheidDry
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Tempranillo is so versatile that it can make wines ranging from light rosé to rich, tannic reds, to sparkling wines.

👃 Proefnotities

Primaire smaken

CherryPlumTomato

Secundaire smaken

LeatherTobaccoVanillaDill

Aroma's

FigCedarCloveDried herbs

🌍 Beroemde wijnregio's

Rioja

Spain
Classic Reserva style

Spain's most famous wine region with American oak influence

Ribera del Duero

Spain
Modern power

High altitude, intense wines with French oak

Toro

Spain
Intensity and value

Old vines, extreme climate, concentrated wines

Douro

Portugal
Port blending

Known as Tinta Roriz, key in Port wines

🍽️ Perfecte spijscombinaties

Jamón ibérico
Lamb chops
Manchego cheese
Paella
Chorizo

🌡️ Serveertips

Temperatuur

14-17°C (57-63°F)

Glastype

Bordeaux glass

Decanteren

30 minutes to 2 hours depending on age

Rijpingspotentieel

3-25 years depending on style

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