Possibly the Tempranillo grape is the one that treasures the most appellations: Tinto fino, Tinta del país, Vid de Aranda, Tinta de Toro, Chinchillana, Palomino negro, Escobera, Ojo de liebre, Verdiell, Cencibera, Arauxa, Arganda…and so on, up to more than 80 names. The Tempranillo grape is also the most cultivated in Spain, it is present in 30 Denominations of Origin and is one of the most planted noble red grapes in the world.

Although its origin is unknown, in general, it has been located in the upper basin of the Ebro River. The first reference to the Tempranillo grape is from the 16th century, although it is thought that its cultivation is older, particularly in Spain its cultivation dates back to the times of the Phoenicians.

Recent studies on the DNA of the Tempranillo grape, carried out by researchers from the ICVV (Institute of Vine and Wine Sciences) and IMIDRA (Madrid Institute for Rural, Agricultural and Food Research and Development), have It has been determined that the “parents” of Tempranillo are the varieties Albillo Mayor and Benedicto, and more recently strains of the Benedicto grape have been discovered, which was thought to be extinct.

Its name Tempranillo is due to the fact that it is the earliest variety. The Ribera del Duero, an area with high levels of sunshine and cold nights, is the ideal place to get the most out of this grape, which loves the sun. Depending on the climate and The land will produce different wines.

The Tempranillo grape is characterized by producing elongated, large bunches, with generous and compact berries, with thick-skinned, bluish-black grapes.

With aromas of forest fruits (blackberry, bramble, currant…), ripe red fruit, strawberries, hints of vanilla, chocolate, coconut, liquorice, cocoa, tobacco and some floral and herbaceous touches.

The scarcity of tannins (a chemical substance from the seeds, the skin and the stems), produces a red wine with little acidity, aromatic and smooth. A high quality wine, balanced, full-bodied, pleasant, with a high alcohol content, intense and silky on the palate.

The wines of Bodegas Federico They are 100% Tempranillo, wines that invite you to enjoy their organoleptic characteristics from the first sip. Try them! Now you can also buy Tinto Federico online, Roble, Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva.