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Tempranillo

Tempranillo Wines

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Tempranillo is to Spain what Cabernet is to California. Native to northern Spain, Tempranillo thrives in the harsh climate of the Atlantic-influenced Rioja zones, Rioja Alta and Rioja Alavesa. It is the principal grape for many Rioja bottling, though its dark, thick skins, resulting in firm tannins, also make it a natural blending partner for fleshier grapes such as Garnacha or Carinena, adding complexity and earthy arenas along with its red berry flavors.

Tempranillo is also found in Spain’s other noted wine region to the south of Rioja. In Ribera del Duero it is known as Tinto Fino, and has captivated a world audience with the wines of Vega Sicilia and Pesquera. There, Tempranillo has adapted itself so specifically to the soils and climate that the locals frown upon planting any vine cuttings from vineyards outside of Ribera del Duero.

In Portugal, where it is known as Tinta Roriz, it comprises a valued proportion of Port blends. Throughout the world, interest in this red grape has led to plantings in Argentina, France, California and Oregon.

Spain

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Spain trails only France and Italy in the amount of wine it produces, and its rich viticultural history predates them both, starting around 1100 BC when the wine-making Phoenicians established the trading post of Cádiz in what's now southwestern Spain. Carthaginian and Roman occupiers later expanded the trade in the country.

Spanish geography plays an important role in the country's winemaking. Several of Spain's major rivers flow from a vast plateau in central Spain called the Meseta Central, carving out the valleys that harbor Spain's top wine regions. These rivers include the Ebro, which runs through Spain's famous Rioja wine region, and the Duero, which flows through the Ribera Del Duero region. Mountains also serve to protect many of these regions from rain and harsh weather coming off the surrounding coasts.

There are at least 400 grapes planted in Spain, though about 80% of its wines come from a selection of about 20 grapes, the most important of which are Tempranillo, Garnacha (Grenache), Monastrell (Mourvèdre) and Albariño.

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  1. Alion 2004 / 750 ml.

    Alión

    2004 / 750 ml.

    Spain | Ribera del Duero
    RP96ST92
    Item #50686
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  2. Altun Crianza 2003 / 750 ml.

    Altún Crianza

    2003 / 750 ml.

    Spain | Rioja
    Item #42890
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  3. Amaris Tempranillo Sweet Red Wine 2009 / 750 ml.

    Amaris Tempranillo Sweet Red Wine

    2009 / 750 ml.

    Spain | Valencia
    Item #66594
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    $9.99
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  4. Artadi Vinas de Gain 2002 / 750 ml.

    Artadi Viñas de Gain

    2002 / 750 ml.

    Spain | Rioja
    Item #32040
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  5. Bodega Matarredonda Juan Rojo 2006 / 750 ml.

    Bodega Matarredonda Juan Rojo

    2006 / 750 ml.

    Spain | Toro
    RP92WE91
    Item #62765
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  6. Bodega Matarredonda Libranza 2005 / 750 ml.

    Bodega Matarredonda Libranza

    2005 / 750 ml.

    Spain | Toro
    RP92ST91
    Item #57665
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    $45.99
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  7. Bodegas Barco de Piedra 2008 / 750 ml.

    Bodegas Barco de Piedra

    2008 / 750 ml.

    Spain | Ribera del Duero
    RP90
    Item #57520
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  8. Burgo Viejo Rioja Crianza 2005 / 750 ml.

    Burgo Viejo Rioja Crianza

    2005 / 750 ml.

    Spain | Rioja
    Gold
    SP89
    Item #59538
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  9. Cacho Ribera del Duero 2006 / 750 ml.

    Cacho Ribera del Duero

    2006 / 750 ml.

    Spain | Ribera del Duero
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    Cal Blanca Toro

    2007 / 750 ml.

    Spain | Toro
    RP90ST89
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