Tempranillo

Question 1

Tempranillo - regions?

Answer 1

Spain:
- Catalunya DO
- Rioja DOCa
- Ribera del Duero DO

Question 2

Tempranillo - climate?

Answer 2

Warm

Question 3

Spain - labelling?

Answer 3

Based on ageing:
Joven
Crianza
Reserva
Gran Reserva

Question 4

Spain - region classifications?

Answer 4

PGI - Vino de la Tierra
PDO - DO & DOCa

Question 5

Tempranillo - grape characters & flavours?

Answer 5

Medium acidity
Medium tannin
Red fruit - strawberry, red cherry
Black fruit - blackberry, black plum
Ageing - dried fruit, leather, mushroom

Question 6

Tempranillo - winemaking?

Answer 6

Simple or complex
Medium to full body
Oaked or unoaked
Single varietal or blended