GRAPE COMPARISON
Tempranillo is fuller-bodied and more tannic, while Grenache is the softer, more easy-going of the two. Tempranillo has more structure to age, while Grenache is the more approachable young.
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Typical profiles — individual bottles vary by producer, region and vintage.
| Attribute | Tempranillo | Grenache |
|---|---|---|
| Body | Medium–full | Medium |
| Tannin | Medium | Low–medium |
| Acidity | Medium | Medium |
| Sweetness | Dry | Dry |
| Typical ABV | 13.5–14.5% | 14.5–15.5% |
| Signature flavours | cherry, dried fig, leather, tobacco, cedar | strawberry, raspberry, white pepper, dried herbs |
| Classic regions | Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Douro (as Tinta Roriz) | Southern Rhône (Châteauneuf-du-Pape), Priorat, Barossa Valley |
| Great with | roast lamb, jamón, grilled chorizo | roast pork, grilled sausages, hearty stews |
Tempranillo
Savoury cherry and leather with oak-driven spice — Spain's noble Rioja red.
Grenache
Juicy red-berry fruit and warming alcohol — the backbone of GSM blends.
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Tempranillo is fuller-bodied and more tannic, while Grenache is the softer, more easy-going of the two. Tempranillo has more structure to age, while Grenache is the more approachable young. Both are typically dry red wines.
Tempranillo is the fuller-bodied of the two (medium–full vs medium).
Tempranillo has firmer tannins (medium), while Grenache is softer (low–medium) and easier to drink young.
Tempranillo suits roast lamb, jamón and grilled chorizo; Grenache suits roast pork, grilled sausages and hearty stews.
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