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Grapes in Spain
In Spain, there are hundreds of grape varietals used for the creation of wine. Among the most famous and well known, are Tempranillo, Garnacha, and Monastrell (see the descriptions below).
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Tempranillo
Tempranillo, arguably the most famous of Spain's native grapes, is a vibrant, aromatic varietal that offers spicy, red fruit aromas and flavors. The grape's name translates to "little early one," a moniker that references fruit's early ripening tendency -- Tempranillo thrives even with a short growing season.
Garnacha
Garnacha (Grenache) is a red-wine grape varietal grown extensively in France, Spain, Australia, and the United States. It is particularly versatile both in the vineyard and the winery, which may explain why it is one of the most widely distributed grapes in the world.
Monastrell
Monastrell (Mourvedre, Mataro in Australia and California) is a black-skinned varietal that has been grown in vineyards all around the western Mediterranean for centuries. Thought to have originated in Spain, it is now grown extensively throughout the Iberian Peninsula, southern France, California and South Australia.
