Tempranillo, Carmenère, Malbec And Pinotage Flashcards
Tempranillo
Medium acidity Medium tannin Red fruit- strawberry, red cherry Black fruit- blackberry, black plum Light to full bodied
Tempranillo climate
Moderate to warm
Tempranillo regions
Spain
Catalunya DO
Rioja DOCa
Ribera del Duero DO
Tempranillo labelling in Spain
Joven- young, fruity. Minimal aging and released the year following the vintage
Crianza- must be aged in oak.
Reserva- must age for extended periods of time before Release both in oak barrels and bottle. The tannins soften and some of the fresh red fruits will become cooked or dry in flavour.
Gran Reserva- highest minimum ageing requirements. Typically have the most pronounced secondary and tertiary aromas
Carmenère
Medium to high acidity High tannin Herbaceous Herbal Black fruit
Carmenére climate
Warm
Malbec
High tannin
Black fruit
Full bodied
Malbec climate
Warm
Carmenères regions
Chile - Central Valley
Malbec region
France
Argentina- Mendoza
Pinotage region
South Africa - western cape
Pinotage
High acidity
Medium tannin
Red fruit
Medium to full bodied
Pinotage climate
Warm
