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Tempranillo

Viniculture
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

Tempranillo is Spain’s noble red grape, the backbone of Rioja and Ribera del Duero, with leather, tobacco, and cherry flavors.

Detailed Definition
Tempranillo’s poetic weight comes from its earthy, leathery character—its name means “little early one,” referring to its early ripening, which poets use to discuss precocity, fate, and the rush of seasons. Its long oak aging in American barrels imparts dill and vanilla, adding layers of complexity that mirror Spanish history and its many cultural influences. Poets invoke Tempranillo to evoke the dusty plains of Castile, the stoic dignity of Don Quixote, and the crimson dye of matadors’ capes, blending tradition with fiery passion.
Example
Example in poetry:
Tempranillo|"Tempranillo, the 'little early one,' is the noble grape of Spain, a wine of leather and cherry, a poem of the Spanish earth."; "The poet finds in Tempranillo the taste of Rioja and Ribera del Duero, a flavor of the dusty plains and the old traditions."; "Tempranillo's long aging in oak makes it a wine of depth, a subject for poems about the marriage of wine and wood."; "The poet uses Tempranillo to evoke the spirit of Spain, a world of flamenco, bullfights, and Don Quixote."; "Tempranillo is a wine of character, a poem that is both rustic and refined."; "The poet compares Tempranillo to a classic novel, its story unfolding slowly and satisfyingly."
Additional Notes
Tempranillo is Spain's most noble red grape, the backbone of the great wines of Rioja and Ribera del Duero. Its name means "little early one," a reference to its early ripening, and it produces wines with flavors of cherry, leather, and tobacco, often with a distinctive, savory earthiness. In poetry, Tempranillo can be used to evoke the landscapes of central Spain, the dusty plains, and the stoic, enduring spirit of a culture that has made wine for millennia. The grape's long aging in American oak gives it a distinctive dill and vanilla character, offering poets a specific, regional vocabulary. Related terms include Rioja, Ribera del Duero, and Spain.
Also Known As
Tinto Fino Tinto del País Tinto de Toro Cencibel Ull de Llebre
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