Tempranillo

Grape variety	Tempranillo
Synonyms	Tinta de Toro (Toro), Tinta del País (Ribera del Duero), Tinta Roriz (Portugal), Tinta de Madrid (Madrid)
Grape colour	Red grape
History	The name 'Tempranillo' is derived from the Spanish word 'temprano', which means 'early', referencing the grape's early ripening characteristic. The grape is believed to be native to Spain and has played a significant role in Spanish viticulture since the time of the Phoenicians. It is also speculated to have been cultivated by Cistercian monks in the middle ages, and its cultivation spread throughout the Iberian peninsula with the Reconquista in the 11th century.
Ampelographic features	Leaf: Broad, five-lobed with deep sinuses. Bunch: Medium to large, cylindrical or slightly conical and moderately compact. Berry: Medium to large, round, and black-blue in color with a thick skin.
Characteristics of the wine	Wines produced from the Tempranillo grape tend to have a robust structure with notable tannins and medium to high levels of alcohol. The wines exhibit a deep ruby color and aromas of berries, plum, tobacco, vanilla, leather, and herb.