How well do you know Tempranillo ?

The world of wine is vibrant, constantly changing and ever so interesting. Everyday wine enthusiasts can learn & share their new experiences with good food & friends. So the following ‘Wine Quiz’ is a little bit of fun and learning for all - and for those a little more competitive a personal test of your wine knowledge.

● So you think you know Tempranillo ?
● Or - You think you know the different styles of Tempranillo wine ?

Take this short Tempranillo Quiz & find out.

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Tempranillo is a red wine grape with its origins in Spain - what does Tempranillo translate too or mean?

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Tempranillo is the predominant red grape varietal in which of the following Spanish wine regions?

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Tempranillo is also planted and grown in Portugal - where it is used to craft quality Port Wines. What is the local name for the grape in Portugal?

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Tempranillo is widely planted across northern Spain - but on a world scale *(as of 2018), where does Tempranillo rank in the Top 10 most planted wine grape varietals?

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Tempranillo is typically blended with other indigenous red grape varietals in the Rioja wine regions - which of the following are the usually blending partners?

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Tempranillo is a red wine grape varietal which is renowned in Spain for having which of the following aromas and flavour profiles?

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Tempranillo is typically blended in Spain, and it plays a key role in the final blend. Which of the following grapes is Tempranillo compared with (plays a similar role) as a blending component?

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Tempranillo plays a key role in blended red wines of northern Spain. In the red wines of Ribera del Duero - which of the following is the typical percentage of the final blend that Tempranillo makes up?

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Tempranillo is a key component of the making of ‘Gran Reserva’ wines in northern Spain. These reserve wines are made in only the best vintages and age a minimum of how many years before release?

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Which of the following dishes and cuisine does Tempranillo based red wines best pair with?

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Which of the following dates is set aside for International Tempranillo Day?

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Which of the following wineries based in the heart of the Rioja wine region - is renowned for producing high quality, award winning Tempranillo based red wines?

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