Rioja’s Tempranillo is the prominent grape of Rioja and produces wine with moderate acidity, notes of spice, strawberry, tobacco and earthy-chalky aromas. Most are barrel aged using American oak which adds the spice and vanilla that Tempranillos are know for.
american oak
Do you love oak?
Many wines you enjoy are influenced by oak. Italy’s splendid Barolo spends years in oak, and the renowned Chablis and Bordeaux wines are oak-influenced. Grand Reserve Riojas spend two years aging in American oak barrels. California Cabernet Sauvignon will certainly be oak-aged, and the list continues. So,...