Summary

The most important and most versatile grape of Spain, that can used to make simple, fruity wines from high-yielding vines or intense and structured examples when yields are constrained and a cooling influence slows ripening.

Important Wines

• Ribera del Duero
  (Very Good to Outstanding)
• Rioja Red Gran Reserva
  (Outstanding)
• Rioja Red Joven
  (Acceptable)
• Spain Rosado
  (Acceptable)
• Douro Dry Red
  (Good to Very Good)

Regional Synonyms

• Aragonês
• Aragonez
• Aragonêz
• Cencibel
• Tempranillo Tinto
• Tinta de Toro
• Tinta del País
• Tinta Roriz
• Tinto de Toro
• Tinto Fino
• Ull de Llebre

Percentage of Plantings