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Rioja Wine Information

Rioja Single Variety* Wine

Wine Color Red
Type Still
Oak Info Traditionally, aged in new oak
Typical Sweetness unknown
Typical Acidity Medium
Typical Tannins Medium
Typical Body Medium-to-Full
Notes Can be simple or complex. Sometimes blended with local varieties, too. Often vigorous cap management to extract flavor and color.
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* Some "single variety" wines have other grapes in them.

The Tempranillo Grape
Grape Color Red
Climate(s) Moderate, Warm
Species Type(s) Vitis Vinifera
Regions Grown • Australia
• Australia - South Eastern Australia
• Australia - South Western Australia
• United States
• United States - Oregon
• United States - Oregon - Southern Oregon AVA
• Portugal
• Spain
• Australia - South Western Australia - Margaret River GI
• Australia - South Eastern Australia - Yarra Valley GI
• Portugal - Douro DOC (Port)
• Spain - Upper Ebro Region - Rioja DOCa
• Spain - Duero Valley Region - Ribera del Duero DOP
• Spain - Upper Ebro Region - Navarra DOP
• Spain - Catalunya Region
• Spain - Castilla-La Mancha Region - La Mancha DOP
• Spain - Upper Ebro Region
• Spain - Duero Valley Region
• Spain - Castilla-La Mancha Region
• Spain - Upper Ebro Region - Rioja DOCa - Rioja Alavesa
• Spain - Upper Ebro Region - Rioja DOCa - Rioja Alta
• Spain - Upper Ebro Region - Rioja DOCa - Rioja Oriental
• Spain - Catalunya Region - Penedès DOC
• Spain - Duero Valley Region - Toro DOC
• Spain - Castilla-La Mancha Region - Valdepeñas DO
• Portugal - Dão DOC
• Portugal - Alentejo DOC
Notes Sometimes blended with Garnacha. Traditionally, aged in new oak. Needs significant heat to fully ripen.
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The Grenache / Grenacha Grape
Grape Color Red
Climate(s) Warm
Species Type(s) Vitis Vinifera
Regions Grown • Australia
• Australia - South Eastern Australia
• France
• France - Southern France - Pays d'Oc IGP
• France - Rhône Valley
• United States
• United States - California
• Spain
• Australia - South Eastern Australia - Borossa Valley GI
• Australia - South Eastern Australia - McLaren Vale GI
• Australia - South Eastern Australia - Yarra Valley GI
• Spain - Upper Ebro Region - Rioja DOCa
• Spain - Duero Valley Region - Ribera del Duero DOP
• Spain - Catalunya Region - Priorat DOCa
• Spain - Upper Ebro Region - Navarra DOP
• Spain - Catalunya Region
• France - Southern France - Pays d'Oc IGP - Langeudoc AOC - Minervois AOC
• France - Rhône Valley - Southern Rhône
• France - Rhône Valley - Southern Rhône - Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC
• France - Southern France - Cotes de Provence AOC
• Spain - Sierra de Gredos Mountains
• United States - California - Central Coast AVA
• United States - California - Central Coast AVA - Monterey County AVA
• France - Rhône Valley - Southern Rhône - Tavel AOC
• France - Rhône Valley - Southern Rhône - Lirac AOC
• France - Rhône Valley - Southern Rhône - Gigondas AOC
• France - Rhône Valley - Southern Rhône - Vacqueyras AOC
• France - Southern France
• France - Southern France - Pays d'Oc IGP - Langeudoc AOC
• Spain - Upper Ebro Region
• Spain - Duero Valley Region
• Spain - Upper Ebro Region - Rioja DOCa - Rioja Alavesa
• Spain - Upper Ebro Region - Rioja DOCa - Rioja Alta
• Spain - Upper Ebro Region - Rioja DOCa - Rioja Oriental
• Spain - Upper Ebro Region - Calatayud DOP
• Spain - Upper Ebro Region - Cariñena DOP
• Spain - Duero Valley Region - Toro DOC
Notes Often used to make Roses. Often blended with Syrah or Tempranillo. Thin skin; late ripening. Garnacha in Spain; all elsewhere Grenache. Resistant to heat.
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Aromas

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Pronounced
  P.21  
Stone Fruits:
Cherry (Red)
 Pronounced
  P.22  
Stone Fruits:
Plum (Black)
 Pronounced
  P.20  
Red Berries:
Blackberry
 Subtle
  P.18  
Red Berries:
Blackcurrant (cassis)
 Pronounced
  P.19  
Red Berries:
Strawberry
 Subtle
  T.128  
Dried Fruits:
Dried Blackberry
 Subtle
  T.23  
Dried Fruits:
Prune
 Subtle
  P.31  
Colored Flowers:
Lavender
 Subtle
  P.30  
Colored Flowers:
Rose
 Subtle
  P.35  
Vegetables:
Tomato
 Subtle
  T.42  
Dried Herbs:
Black Tea
 Subtle
  T.41  
Dried Herbs:
Hay
Pronounced
  T.43  
Dried Herbs:
Tobacco Leaf
 Subtle
  T.52  
Toasted:
Caramel
 Subtle
  S.53  
Toasted:
Chocolate
 Subtle
  S.55  
Toasted:
Coffee
 Pronounced
  S.57  
Toasted:
Smoke
 Subtle
  T.58  
Toasted:
Tar
 Subtle
  S.54  
Toasted:
Toast
 Subtle
  P.62  
Spices:
Black Liquorice / Anise
 Subtle
  P.60  
Spices:
Black Pepper
 Subtle
  P.61  
Spices:
Cinnamon
 Pronounced
  S.59  
Spices:
Vanilla
 Subtle
  S.65  
Nuts:
Coconut
Pronounced
  S.70  
Woods:
Cedar
 Pronounced
  S.68  
Woods:
Oak
 Subtle
  S.69  
Woods:
Sandalwood
 Subtle
  T.74  
Aged Red Wine:
Soy Sauce
 Pronounced
  T.77  
Undergrowth:
Mushroom
 Subtle
  T.79  
Undergrowth:
Tree Moss
 Subtle
  T.76  
Animal:
Gravy
 Pronounced
  T.75  
Animal:
Leather



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