Tempranillo (Aragonez)
The most widely grown red-wine grape in Spain, where it is used for both ultra-premium and commercial wines, depending on crop levels (known as 'Aragonez' in Portugal). Wines age well and are low in acid; however, Tempranillo lacks identifiable fruit flavours and is consequently often used for blending. Bud burst generally first week after Chardonnay; fruit ripens early, slightly earlier than Merlot and as much as 2 weeks earlier than Cabernet Sauvignon.
Budburst - Midseason , Harvest - Early
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Tempranillo (Aragonez) ENTAV-INRA® 770
- Riversun Premium Import
- Sourced from France (ENTAV-INRA®)
Virus Status
2010: Tested positive for Rupestris Stem Pitting Virus and Grapevine Fleck Virus
Viticulture
Regular cropping with medium to high fertility, very large bunches, some unevenness within bunches. Lower sugar content, and producing wines typical of the variety.
Tempranillo (Aragonez) ENTAV-INRA® 776
- Riversun Premium Import
- Sourced from France (ENTAV-INRA®)
Viticulture
Very productive big loose bunches, big leaves, very vigorous vines.
Flavour profile
Less berry variation and better flavour than 770.
Tempranillo (Aragonez) Plansel 229
- Riversun Premium Import
- Sourced from Portugal (Plansel Nursery)
Virus Status
2010: Tested positive for Rupestris Stem Pitting Virus
History
Selection made by George Boehm at Plansel Nursery, the only Portuguese nursery involved in clonal selection.
