Tempranillo (said ‘temp-rah-nee-yo’) is the premier red grape in Rioja, Spain. Tempranillo is a pleasantly different red experience with Cabernet Sauvignon’s structure and the meaty savouriness of a Carignan. Fresh and fruity when young, age and oak will bring in Tempranillo’s signature characteristics including leather, tobacco, dill, cedar and dried fig. Famous as a food match with red meat and ham, don’t limit Tempranillo’s capacity to enhance a wide range of cuisines.