If you asked us to write you a tasting note on how young Tempranillo from Rioja tastes, then it would be something along the lines of this beauty. Purple fruit pastille, kirsch and black cherry notes dominate. This is effortlessly easy-drinking and utterly delicious.

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 as well as being able to age. In fact, in Rioja, they have an entire grading system based on the time it spends ageing in oak. The more time in oak, the more expensive, and 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 Tempranillo derives from the Spanish word temprano, meaning 'early' because it is an early ripening grape.