Tempranillo

Pronunciation of “Tempranillo”

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Grape Varietal: Tempranillo
Pronunciation: “Tem-pra-nil-o”
Tasting Notes: A deep distinctive character with hints of fruit and island coffee
Food Pairing: Red meats and cheeses
Serving Notes: 15-18C
Grape History: Toasted in 1095 AD by Geofrey De Boullion and his men before departing for the first Crusade
Region: Navarra, Spain
Harvest: September
Vinification: Fermentation at a controlled temperature of 16C
Aging: 6 months in stainless steel tanks in contact with lees
Bottling: During spring, with waning moon
Alcoholic Content: 13.5% by volume
Sugar: 2.5 g/l
Total Acidity: 5.1 g/l
Location: Navarra, Spain
Altitude: 450 m above the sea level
Soil: Clay and schistose
Density: 1200-1300 plants per Ha
Trimming Technique: Traditional, handmade
Structure: Pergola Canavase

 

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