A splurge no more thanks to the great Costco price, we review the 12 Linajes Reserva from Bodegas Gormaz. Tempranillo from 80- to 100-year-old vines in the province of Soria in Ribera del Duero, Spain. … [Read more...]
The Best Tempranillo
Tempranillo, the noble grape of Spain, offers tons of value and flavor for wine lovers! And while Spain is still the go-to location for this variety, we're finding more and more regions producing wines that qualify for our list of the best Tempranillo under $20.
Best known from the iconic wines of Rioja and Ribera Del Duero, where rigorous standards used in its production help ensure high-quality wines, this variety does extremely well when aged in oak. (The Reserva and Gran Reserva examples of Spain can be extremely age-worthy, for example.) It's those distinctive oak flavors that when married with this grape have set many a casual wine drinker on a quest to explore more.
Spain, however, isn't the only place to find excellent examples of this variety as you'll see in our list of the best Tempranillo under $20. Portugal has grown this variety for use in both table and Port wines for years, but here they call it Tinto Roriz or Aragones. While excellent it is used primarily as just one component of their inexpensive red blends.
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One of the more exciting developments in recent years has been the explosion of growth outside of Spain and Portugal and particularly in California, Washington and Oregon. Even Texas is doing promising things with this variety! In our list of the best Tempranillo we'll cover both our Old World favorites from Spain and Portugal as well as many New World picks as well.
Read on for our list of The Best Tempranillo Under $20!
Kirkland Signature Rioja Reserva - Costco Scores Again?
Revisiting the latest vintage of this real deal Rioja Reserva aged 30 months in oak barrels, the Kirkland Signature Rioja Reserva. 100% Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain. The wine is aged 30 months in oak barrels and another 6 months in bottle before release. … [Read more...]
Beronia Crianza - Fresh and Easy
A lighter touch from Rioja, we review the Bodegas Beronia Crianza. 96% Tempranillo, 3% Garnacha and 1% Mazuelo from Rioja, Spain. The wine spends 12 months in mixed oak barrels of American staves and French tops and another 3 months in bottle before release. It has just … [Read more...]
Tabula Ribera del Duero - Fully Delicious
A fantastic Costco find, the Tabula Ribera del Duero Tempranillo. 100% Tempranillo from 40+ year old vines at 800 meters of altitude in Ribera del Duero, Spain. The wine spends 14-16 months in French oak barrels and 6 months in oak vats. … [Read more...]
Beronia Rioja Gran Reserva - Built To Last
A harmonious and age-worthy splurge, the Beronia Rioja Gran Reserva. 95% Tempranillo, 4% Graciano and 1% Mazuelo from Rioja, Spain. The wine spends 27 months in French oak barrels plus another 36 months in bottle prior to release. It has just 1.9 g/L of residual sugar. … [Read more...]
Beronia Rioja Reserva - Brilliant
A mastery of oak imparted flavors, we check out the latest vintage of the Bodegas Beronia Rioja Reserva. 93% Tempranillo, 6% Graciano and 1% Mazuelo from Rioja, Spain. The wine spends 18 months in French and American oak barrels and another 18 months in bottle prior to … [Read more...]
INSIDER DEAL! Ess & See Mataro and Tempranillo - Exquisite
THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. Welcome back to one of our favorite deals of all-time, the perfect 10 Ess & See Mataro and perfect 10 Ess & See Tempranillo. … [Read more...]
Cerro Anon Rioja Crianza - Overhyped?
A hyped up wine at a great Costco price, but does it deliver? We review the Cerro Anon Rioja Crianza from Bodegas Olarra. 85% Tempranillo, 10% Mazuelo and 5% Graciano from Rioja Alavesa and Rioja Alto in Spain. The wine was aged 14-15 months in a mixture of new and used … [Read more...]
Pago Lencia Toro Reserva - Proper
A solid Tempranillo for $7 from Trader Joe's, the Finca Sobreno Pago Lencia Toro Reserva. 100% Tempranillo from Toro, Spain. … [Read more...]
Faustino Crianza Rioja - Fresh and Juicy
A young, fresh and tasty wine from Rioja, the Bodegas Faustino Crianza. Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain. The wine spends 12 months in American oak barrels. … [Read more...]
Bending Branch Newsom Vineyard Tempranillo – Temptingly Tasty
Watch out Rioja, Texas is making some temptingly tasty Tempranillo. We review the Bending Branch Newsom Vineyard Tempranillo. Tempranillo from Newsom Vineyards in the Texas High Plains. The wine spends over 30 months in oak. … [Read more...]
La Granja Tempranillo Garnacha Red Blend - Totally Fine for $5.99
Good enough, the La Granja Red Blend Tempranillo-Garnacha from Trader Joe's. 60% Tempranillo and 40% Garnacha from Carinena, Spain. The wine is vegan friendly. … [Read more...]
Spicewood Tempranillo - Who Knew?
A delicious, authentic Tempranillo from Texas, the Spicewood Tempranillo. 100% Tempranillo from the Texas High Plains. Aged 10 months in 20% new American, 18% new French and 62% neutral oak. … [Read more...]
Radio Boka Tempranillo - Soft, Sweet and Easy
A new box wine pick, the Radio Boka Tempranillo. Tempranillo from Castilla-La Mancha, Spain that is partially aged in 100% French Oak. The wine has 15 g/L of residual sugar. … [Read more...]
INSIDER DEAL! Perfect 10 Tempranillo 50% Off
THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. We've got a special one for you today from one of our very favorite winemakers (Clark Smith), the perfect 10 WineSmith Tejada … [Read more...]
Dominio Del Soto Ribera del Duero – Purely Tasty
Spanish Tempranillo with a French connection, the Dominio Del Soto Ribera del Duero from M Chapoutier. 100% organically grown Tempranillo from Ribera del Duero, Spain. The wine is aged in a combination of stainless steel and French oak for 3-6 months. … [Read more...]
La Cornada Crianza Tempranillo - A Champion
A $4.99 wonder from Aldi, the La Cornada Crianza Tempranillo. Highly Recommended! Tempranillo from Valdepenas, Castella La Mancha, Spain. The wine is aged 6 months in American oak and another 18 months in the bottle before release. … [Read more...]
Pietro Beconcini Ixe - Tuscan Tempranillo!
Yes, you read that right, this is likely the only Tempranillo being made in Tuscany, the Pietro Beconcini Ixe. 100% Tempranillo (organically grown) from San Miniato, Tuscany, Italy. The wine is aged for 15 months in a combination of French oak and cement vats. … [Read more...]
Javier San Pedro Randez Tempranillo - Trader Joe's Strikes Again
A quality wine from Rioja at a budget price, the Javier San Pedro Randez Tempranillo. Bulk Buy! 100% Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain. The wine is aged for 12 months in new and semi-new American and French oak and has just 1.6 g/L of residual sugar. … [Read more...]
Hidalgo Tradicion H Gran Reserva Rioja - Top-Notch
New Costco Pick! A 2010 Gran Reserva from Rioja for just $15, the Hidalgo Tradicion H Gran Reserva Rioja. 90% Tempranillo, 5% Graciano and 5% Garnacha from 70 year-old bush vines in San Asencio, Rioja Alta, Spain. The wine spends at least 36 months in French (30%) and … [Read more...]
CVNE Cune Rioja Reserva - Drink Away!
A splurge no more thanks to a great Costco price, the CVNE Cune Rioja Reserva. 85% Tempranillo and 15% Mazuelo, Graciano and Garnacha Tinta from Rioja Alta, Spain. The wine spent 18 months in 225L American and French oak barrels and another 18 months in bottle before … [Read more...]
Pagos del Rey Condado de Oriza Reserva - Up To Par?
A Ribera del Duero Reserva from Trader Joe's, but does it measure up? The Pagos del Rey Condado de Oriza Reserva. 100% Tempranillo from Ribera del Duero, Spain. The wine was aged in French and American oak barrels for 24 months and then another 12 months in bottle before … [Read more...]
Bela Ribera del Duero – Muy Bela
A very delicious and savory wine, the Bela Ribera del Duero from CVNE. 100% Tempranillo from estate vineyards in Ribera del Duero, Spain. It is aged for six months in a combination of new and one-year-old American and French oak barrels and is vegan friendly. … [Read more...]
Tinto Rey Tempranillo - Ole!
Bulk Buy! A California Tempranillo that lives up to its Spanish heritage, the Matchbook Tinto Rey Tempranillo from the Dunnigan Hills. Found at Costco. 80% Tempranillo, 9% Petit Verdot, 8% Tannat and 3% Graciano from the estate vineyards of Matchbook Wines in Dunnigan … [Read more...]
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