Red wine grape · Vitis vinifera
A red wine grape originally from Spain's Rioja region, with published genetic analysis pointing to a specific parentage.
Plantgrape states Tempranillo is originally from Spain (Rioja) and, based on published genetic analyses, would be the result of a crossbreeding between Albillo Mayor and Benedicto. UC Davis FPS's variety record independently lists Tempranillo with synonyms including Tinta Roríz and Aragónez.
Plantgrape describes Tempranillo as vigorous and well adapted to southern conditions, with brittle branches sensitive to wind, and an early nature that allows harvest before equinox rains. This is a reference description, not a harvest-date promise for any region.
UC Davis FPS records Tempranillo under its variety name with the TTB-approved name Tempranillo (Valdepeñas). Regulatory and synonym records are identity references, not performance evidence at a new site.
Reference review · November 9, 2026
INRAE / IFV cultivar reference. Vine-trait observations belong to this reference's context; they are not universal planting or irrigation recommendations.
Independent institutional variety record used to cross-check cultivar identity and naming. It does not independently validate every agronomic observation in Plantgrape.
Cultivar descriptions are source-attributed reference material, not site prescriptions. No numeric soil-moisture threshold, disease diagnosis, regional suitability guarantee or GroundWorx performance claim is established here.