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Tempranillo

Rioja, located in Northern Spain, is one of the most renowned wine regions in Spain, earning the highest recognition for appellations in 1991 as a Denominación de Origen Calificada (D.O.Ca.). It is world famous for balanced red blends based on the Tempranillo grape. Rioja stretches along the valley of the Ebro River, which is midway between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. Steep mountain ranges frame the region, creating a unique climate of the best elements of the Atlantic and the Mediterranean growing seasons. Today, wines produced from Rioja are known for a distinctive style of winemaking focusing on the flavor and expression of individual blends. These wines age gracefully and are reflective of the real history of Rioja.

The Tempranillo grape is the dominant grape varietal in Spain's Rioja wines. It produces a medium to full-bodied red wine with lower acidity and full fruit flavor characteristics. These wines are grown primarily in the Rioja and Ribera del Duero regions of Spain.