Tempranillo Flashcards
1
Q
Tempranillo - regions?
A
Spain:
- Catalunya DO
- Rioja DOCa
- Ribera del Duero DO
2
Q
Tempranillo - climate?
A
Warm
3
Q
Spain - labelling?
A
Based on ageing:
Joven
Crianza
Reserva
Gran Reserva
4
Q
Spain - region classifications?
A
PGI - Vino de la Tierra
PDO - DO & DOCa
5
Q
Tempranillo - grape characters & flavours?
A
Medium acidity
Medium tannin
Red fruit - strawberry, red cherry
Black fruit - blackberry, black plum
Ageing - dried fruit, leather, mushroom
6
Q
Tempranillo - winemaking?
A
Simple or complex
Medium to full body
Oaked or unoaked
Single varietal or blended
