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Tempranillo, n.|tɛmprəˈnɪl(j)əʊ|
Also Tempranilla.
[a. Sp. Tempranillo, dim. of temprano early: see temporaneous a.
The grape is probably so-named because of its tendency to ripen early.]
a. A Spanish variety of black grape, used esp. in making Rioja.
b. Red Rioja wine made from such grapes.
1896Rep. Viticultural Wk. i. 302 Palomino... Synonyms: Listan; Temprano; Tempranilla; Golden Chasselas (California). 1962A. J. Winkler Gen. Viticulture iii. 49 The Rioja region..produces mostly red wine—Rioja—made principally from Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Tempranillo, and Mazuela grapes. 1981N.Y. Times 13 May c18/3 Most Rioja reds display the oaky flavor of the American barrel in which they are aged and of the grapes used to make them—often the tempranillo, but sometimes with portions of garnacho, graciano or mazuelo blended in. 1989M. Kramer Making Sense of Wine ii. 35 It is possible to taste of Tempranillo wines that display a wondrous freshness. |