Tempranillo

[tem-PRAN-ee-O]
The Tempranillo grape variety is only grown on the Iberian Peninsula in Spain and Portugal. It is referred to by many different names in various parts of Spain and as Tinta Roriz in the Douro river area of Portugal. In Spain Tempranillo is the most important red variety. It is the major grape in Rioja red wines. Its greatness is almost always consummate with the skill of the winemaker and the yield per acre. In the wines from Rioja, Tempranillo makes wines that are medium bodied and high in acid with dark colors and flavors of plum and black currants.

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	$27.00  2008 Marques d Elciego DOCa Rioja Seleccion (free S/H $27/btl)Oak aged Tempranillo from Rioja is sometimes very tough in its youth and not a pleasant drinking experience. Bodegas Muriel has atte …more info Vintage: 2008   Country: Spain quantity:
	$41.00  2001 Muriel DOCa Rioja Gran Reserva (FREE S/H 41/btl)Originally founded in 1926, Bodegas Muriel is located next to the town of Elciegoin the heart of the Rioja Alavesaregion. This family …more info Vintage: 2001   Country: Spain quantity:
	$25.00  2008 Montelciego DOCa Rioja Selección (FREE S/H 25/btl/)Made from 100% Tempranillo, Montelciegois a classic Rioja. Incredibly silky smooth with red berries, vanilla, hints of spice and a d …more info Vintage: 2008   Country: Spain quantity: