Rioja and Ribera del Duero explore Tempranillo through two origins. The same grape does not mean the same blend or maturation. Keep vintages close and note village, blend and oak ageing.
Names and label clues
DO and DOCa indicate origin. Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva regulate maturation with rules by appellation and colour. Longer ageing is not a universal taste preference.
A route to start exploring
- Rioja ↗ — Tempranillo, maturation and a diversity of styles between tradition and reinvention.
- Ribera del Duero ↗ — Tempranillo, also called Tinta del País, leads the reds of this Spanish appellation.
The selection covers profiles published in this guide, not an exhaustive inventory.
