Tempranillo: Spanish nobility
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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Learn the secrets to crafting great cabernet. Plus, tips on how to adjust your must for better wine, and understanding how grapes grow.
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.
There are three elements that are critical to having a balanced must: pH/TA, structure and sugar. We review each of these elements.
The Wine Wizard discusses how to test your wine barrels, and whether dry ice helps in the grape or must stage.