Grape · Red
Rioja Blend
Moderate climate
About
Tempranillo dominates (typically 60-90%), providing cherry fruit and elegance. Garnacha adds warmth and body, Graciano contributes perfume and acidity, and Mazuelo (Carignan) brings color and tannin. Traditional Rioja sees extensive oak aging.
Typical profile
Body
Moderate
Tannins
Integrated
Acidity
Crisp
Sweetness
Dry
Aromas
What the grape gives up young, and what it grows into with time in bottle.
Oak influence
Common
Aging
Crianza: 3-8 years. Reserva: 8-15 years. Gran Reserva: 15-30+ years.
Growing regions
How the grape expresses across places, grouped by country. Chips call out how a region's style deviates from the grape's default.
Food pairings
roast lambchorizomanchegopaellagrilled vegetables