Resulting from a natural cross between a white grape variety of Ribera del Douero and a red grape variety of Aragon, Tempranillo is a red grape variety that matures early. This explains its name, which comes from the term temprano, which means “early” in Spanish. Tempranillo can show cherry, plum and dried fruit flavours, and often some herbal and spicy notes. Our selection of Tempranillo wines Ribera del Duero Reserva by Hacienda Monasterio 2014 It is here where Spain’s most iconic reds…