Tempranillo Flashcards
1
Q
Style Tempranillo
A
Red and black fruits
M tannins, acidity
Mushroom leather dried fruits with age
2
Q
What does oak add to Tempranillo
A
Secondary aromas
Softens tannins
Adds body
3
Q
What style of wine does Tempranillo produce in catalunya do in Spain
A
High volume
Tempranillo and Tempranillo blends
Varies from Simple fruity to powerful oak aged
4
Q
Why are other grapes added to blend sometimes in Rioja doca
A
Extra colour,
tannin & acidity for aging
5
Q
Ribera del duero climate
A
Inland and mountains
Warm days and cool nights
Full bodied black fruits
Continental
6
Q
Why is quality of grapes important in Rioja
A
Determines style
Only diffident flavour intensity, tannins and acidity are suitable for aging
Inferior grapes = stale and lack fruit
