Tempranillo Definition

tĕmprə-nēyō
tempranillo
noun
A variety of grape grown in Spain and Portugal that is a principal ingredient of Rioja and port.
American Heritage
A red or white wine made from this grape.
American Heritage

Origin of Tempranillo

  • Spanish tempranillo from Old Spanish from diminutive of temprano early (in reference to the grape's early ripening) from Vulgar Latin temporānus alteration of Latin temporāneus timely, opportune tempus, tempor- time -āneus adj. suff

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Tempranillo Sentence Examples

  • Varied soils and temperatures allow for growth of a wide variety of varietals including Pinot Noir, Gewurztraminer, Viognier, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Tempranillo.

  • The primary varietal in Rioja is Tempranillo, and it provides the structure, flavor, aroma, and nuance to the region's wine.

  • The wine is a blend of Tempranillo 90 percent, Garnacha 8 percent, and Graciano 2 percent.

  • These include Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo), Tinta Barroca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Cão and Touriga Francesa.

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