Spain (Rioja and Ribera del Duero)

In Rioja, Tempranillo is often blended with other grape varieties and aged in American oak, producing wines with a balance of red fruit, vanilla, and sweet spices. Ribera del Duero’s Tempranillo, known as Tinto Fino or Tinta del País, is typically more robust and full-bodied, with flavors of dark fruits, coffee, and earthy notes due to the region’s unique climate and soil.

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Key Varietals from Spain (Rioja and Ribera del Duero)