Tempranillo is the predominant black grape variety from the northern wine region of Spain we know as the Rioja, and other regions of the Iberian Peninsula.
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Grenache: An international blender
In the vineyard, Grenache is extremely vigorous and needs a long growing season to mature all of its fruit.
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Norton: New World nobility
The experts surmise Norton is likely a cross between V. aestivalis and an unknown V. vinifera species. There is possibly some contribution of V. labrusca.