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Tempranillo Blanco (Spain)

Tempranillo Blanco is a white wine grape from Rioja.

It is a mutation from the red Tempranillo grape.

Tempranillo Blanco Flavors

Intense Fruity, Tropical, and Floral aromas are typical for Tempranillo Blanco.

Citrus, Apple, Pear, Peach, Pineapple, Banana, Honeysuckle, and Jasmine.

Lemon
Lemon
Citrus
Grapefruit
Apple
Apple
Pear
Pear
Peach
Peach
Nectarine
Nectarine
Pineapple
Pineapple
Banana
Banana
Basil
Basil
honeysuckle
Honeysuckle
Jasmine
Jasmine

Tempranillo Blanco Profile

Tempranillo Blanco is a Medium Bodied wine with Good Acidity:

SUGAR:Dry 3g/l
BODY:Medium
FRUIT:Medium Plus
ACIDITY:Medium Plus
ALCOHOL:12-13% ABV
Temperature Serving temperature:
8-10°C (46-50°F)

Tempranillo Blanco Food Pairing

Tempranillo Blanco pairs well with Shellfish and Fatty Fish.

Rich Spanish, Italian, and French Seafood. Intense Asian Seafood.

Salad
Salads
Seafood
Seafood
Lobster
Lobster
Fish
Fish
Fish Soup
Fish Soup
Paela
Paela
Salmon
Salmon
Soft Cheese
Soft Cheese

Excellent Pairings

Snacks. Seafood Tapas.
Salads. Garlic. Aioli.
Shellfish. Crab. Lobster.
Garlic Prawns. Grilled Squid.
Cod. Tuna. Trout.
Salmon. Sushi. Sashimi.
Seafood Rise. Seafood Pasta.
Baked Fish. Rich Fish. Fish Stew.
Asian Food. Thai Fish Curry.

Cheeses

Creamy Cheese.
Goat Cheese. Feta.

Spanish Specialities:

Fried Baby Squids.
Gazpacho (Cold Vegetable Soup).
Croquetas. (Ham Croquettes).
Paela. Bacalao. Salt Cod.

The Ideal Glass for Tempranillo Blanco

The Sauvignon Blanc glass is smaller than a Chardonnay glass.

It has a more narrow bowl to concentrate the crisp and citrusy aromas characteristic of zesty and fruity white wines.

Tempranillo Blanco Cheese Pairing

Tempranillo Blanco is known for its crisp and fruity profile. It pairs well with a variety of cheeses.

Opt for cheeses with moderate saltiness and creaminess to balance the wine's acidity. You can also add accompaniments like fresh fruits (grapes, apples, pears), nuts (almonds, walnuts), and a light drizzle of honey to enhance the pairing.

Fresh and Mild Cheeses

Mozzarella: Its delicate flavor pairs well with the wine's lightness.

Ricotta: Especially good if served with a drizzle of honey or fresh fruits.

Goat Cheese (Chèvre): The tanginess complements the subtle fruit notes in Tempranillo Blanco.

Semi-Soft Cheeses

Fontina: Its nutty, buttery qualities make a good match.

Brie: The creamy texture and mild flavor work beautifully with Tempranillo Blanco.

Camembert: Similar to Brie but with slightly more earthiness.

Hard Cheeses

Asiago: Lightly aged Asiago adds a complementary tang to the wine.

Manchego: A classic Spanish pairing, especially younger Manchego, which is less intense.

Gruyère: Mildly nutty and sweet, enhancing the wine's subtlety.

Blue Cheeses (for contrast)

Robiola: Its mild creaminess contrasts nicely without overpowering the wine.

If You Like Tempranillo Blanco

You May Also Like:

Bordeaux Blanc (France)
Friulano (Italy)
Grüner Veltliner (Austria)
Lugana (Italy)
Pecorino (Italy)
Pouilly-Fumé (France)
Rioja White (Spain)
Rueda White (Spain)
Sancerre (France)
Sauvignon Blanc (France)
Tempranillo Blanco (Spain)
Torrontés (Argentina)
Verdejo (Spain)
Vermentino (Italy)
Vernaccia (Italy)

Wine Region Rioja

Localización de La Rioja Vineyards

Rioja is a famous wine region in the north-central part of Spain. It is Spain’s largest red wine producing region with over 600 wineries and an annual production of over 400 million bottles.

The Rioja region is a denominación de origen calificada, "Qualified Designation of Origin (D.O.Ca)", the highest category in Spanish wine regulation.

Rioja wines ares made from grapes grown in La Rioja and Navarre, and the Basque province of Álava.

The key appellations are Rioja Alta, Rioja Alavesa, and Rioja Oriental (previously Rioja Baja).

Rioja


Rioja Alta (Rioja High)

Rioja Alta

Rioja Alta is Located on the western side of Rioja. It has an Atlantic climate, and its soils consist of iron-rich clay mixed with limestone. Thanks to the elevation and cooler temperatures, Rioja Alta wines have more tannin and higher acidity than Rioja Oriental, and they are often more elegant.


Rioja Alavesa

Rioja Alvesa

Rioja Alavesa is the smallest of the Rioja regions. It is located between the Ebro River and the rocky mass of the Sierra Cantabria. The wines bear a high resemblance to the wines of Rioja Alta with high tannins and high acidity.

The vineyards here are located at high altitudes, resulting in cooler temperatures that aid in the acquisition acid levels and good colour. The soil is rich in chalky clay, limestone and sand.


Rioja Oriental (Rioja East)

Rioja Oriental

The wines from Rioja Oriental (Rioja East), formerly the Rioja Baja (Rioja Low) are fruit-forward and the wineries focus on wines designed to drink young.


Red Wines

The region is best known for high-quality Rioja Wines.

A typical Rioja blend consists of 60% Tempranillo ("the Grape of Spain") and 20% Garnacha along with other fruity additives like Mazuelo (Cariñena) and Graciano.

White Wines

Viura (Macabéo) is the dominant white grape in Rioja, accounting for 70% of white varieties.

Viura is also found in France, particularly in Roussillon and the Languedoc, where it is called Maccabeo or Maccabeu.

Nine white varieties is allowed to use in white Rioja: Viura, Malvasía Riojana, Garnacha Blanca, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Verdejo, Maturana Blanca, Tempranillo Blanco and Torrontés.


DOCa Rioja (La Rioja)

Rioja was the first Spanish wine region to obtain DO status in 1925. In 1991, it was promoted to DOCa (Qualified Designation of Origin), a higher category reserved for wines maintaining a proven consistency and quality over a long period of time.


Black GrapesWhite Grapes

Black Grapes

88% Tempranillo
  2% Garnacha
  2% Cariñena
  2% Graciano

White Grapes

70% Viura (Macabeo)
12% Tempranillo Blanco
  5% Verdejo
  4% Garnacha Blanca
  3% Sauvignon Blanc
  2% Malvasía

Red WinesWhite Wines

Red Wine

Rioja Joven
Rioja Crianza
Rioja Reserva
Rioja Rosado

White Wine

Viura (Macabeo)
Garnacha Blanca
Rioja Blanco
Rioja Blanco Reserva
Tempranillo Blanco

SoilClimate

Soil

Rioja Alta:
Alluvial.
Calcareous Cay.
Ferrous Clay.

Rioja Alavesa:
Calcareous Clay.
Limestone and Sand.

Rioja Oriental (Baja):
Alluvial.
Ferrous Clay.

Climate

Hilly Riverbanks.
Altitude: 350 - 650m.

Moderate Mediterrian Climate.
Atlantic Winds.
Sierra de Cantabria Mountains.
Ebro River.

Rioja Soil


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