Tempranillo

Tempranillo

Widely grown in Spain for centuries, tempranillo came to prominence on an international scale when Alejandro Fernandez was awarded 100 points from world-renowned American wine critic Robert Parker, for his tempranillo-based wine.

Today, tempranillo remains the dominant grape in red wines from Rioja and the Ribera del Duero, two of Spain's most famous wine districts, and may be referred to by a variety of different names depending on its source of origin. Incredibly sensitive to the differing climatic conditions of its various homes, a uniform description of its defining characteristics has remained elusive over the years.

Tempranillo has been in Australia for a considerable amount of time and has proven to be well- suited to traditional winegrowing regions like the Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale.

Sourced from McLaren Vale, the Penfolds Cellar Reserve Tempranillo displays a dense, deep colour with a purple core. Berried, black olive flavours are unencumbered by oak, and generous fruit with prominent, ripe and round tannins, produces a firm finish.