Tempranillo is a common grape in Spain, in that way common, that Spain and Tempranillo are nearly inseparable. It forms the basis of almost all Rioja's and Ribero del Duero wines, the two areas in Spain where some of the best wines are produced. These wines are often matured on wood and can deliver very long shelf life and beautiful full bodied wines.

Wines from Tempranillo have a lot of fruit, both black, and red fruit (strawberries, cherries) and dried fruit (plums). The wines have low acidity, also contributing to the longivity. Characteristic are tabacco, wood (cedar) and spicy elements.Tempranillo is an early-ripening Spanish red wine grape mainly used to make high-quality Rioja blends with Gamay and Carignan. It’s also grown in Portugal, Australia, South America, the USA, and South Africa.  

It produces an aromatic ruby red wine with an array of berry, plum, vanilla, and herb flavours.