Tempranillo Blanco is a white grape variety, with its roots in Rioja, Spain.
The wines show medium body, no tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to orange, stone fruit, floral and herbal.
It is planted most seriously in Rioja.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, moderate vigour and a preference for varied environments.
On other labels it goes by Tempranillo Blanco.
At the table it suits basque baked spider crab (txangurro al horno), thai fish curry and tuna salad with giant white corn.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Tempranillo Blanco.
Bottles to look for.
- Berceo 'Gonzalo de Berceo' Tempranillo Blanco, Rioja DOCa, Spain
- Bodega Abel Mendoza Tempranillo Blanco Fermentado en Barrica, Rioja DOCa, Spain
- Bodega Juan Carlos Sancha Ad Libitum Tempranillo Blanco, Rioja DOCa, Spain
- Bodegas Bilbainas La Vicalanda Blanco, Rioja DOCa, Spain
- Bodegas Bilbainas Vina Pomal Vinos Singulares Tempranillo Blanco Reserva, Rioja DOCa, Spain
- Bodegas Corral 'Don Jacobo' Tempranillo Blanco, Rioja DOCa, Spain
- Bodegas D. Mateos 'La Mateo' Tempranillo Blanco, Rioja DOCa, Spain
- Bodegas D. Mateos Letargo Blanco, Rioja DOCa, Spain
Tempranillo Blanco: common questions
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Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Spain.