Fruity, but not sweet; dense, but not too heavy - this central Spanish Tempranillo really is just right! Smells intense, with generous fruit, plenty of spices (though not from the oak) and a suggestion of fig and sultana. Feels lighter across the palate, at least initially, before it gets serious again. Earthy, rugged and tangy all at once - plenty to dive into.

Origin: Spain. Mainly Grown In: Spain, Portugal, Argentina. Key Facts: You love the bold and the beautiful; the kind of beauty that is confident, self-assured, secure and doesn’t need to spend extra time in the mirror for a self-guided pep talk in order to look mega hot on the dance floor. Meet Tempranillo, a Spanish grape with a confident backbone of tannin balanced with sweeter red fruits like cherries and strawberries and with an alluring kick of spice. Tempranillo is praised both in its youth and with oak age in Spain. In fact, in Rioja they have a full grading system based on the time it spends ageing in oak. The more time in oak, the more expensive, but also the more you will notice flavours becoming more leathery and savoury. It is important to remember, however that more time in oak does not necessarily mean it is better quality. Fun Fact: Did you know that Tempranillo has found so much success planted in Texas, USA that it has become a signature grape of the American state?