Description

ABC Crafted Series - Temprallino - Red Winemaking Kit 10L

Popular wines made from Tempranillo varietal grapes:

• Spanish Rioja
• Tinto Fino
• Tinta Roriz
• Ribera del Duero

These wines above are known for their structure and tannins, similar to Cabernet Sauvignon, but it also has a fruity characteristic.

Spain is very proud of its indigenous Tempranillo grape because they have been making it into wine for over 2,000 years. Unlike other countries who have adopted grapes that were originally indigenous to France of Italy, Tempranillo was born and cultivated in Spain, and there is no region for which they are more proud, and taken more seriously, than Rioja.

Characteristics

Taste: Fruity aroma with flavours of strawberry, cherry, raspberry and plum that can be accompanied by blackberry and mulberry. Oak ageing adds additional flavours of herbs, mushrooms, leather, tobacco, vanilla, coconut and spice.
Tannin: Medium
Acidity: Low to medium
Age: Most should be enjoyed within a few years of release, while the finest wines have great aging potential.
Potential Alcohol By Volume: 12.5%
Volume: 10 litres
Weeks to Make: 4 Weeks
Makes: 23 litres