In the Douro region, Tempranillo is commonly known by which name?

In the Douro region, Tempranillo is commonly known by which name?

• A. Touriga Nacional
• B. Tinta Barroca
• C. Tempranillo
• D. Tinta Roriz or Aragonez

Answer: (D)

Regional grape names vary, so a single variety can be known by several local names. For Tempranillo in Portugal, the common labels you’ll encounter are Tinta Roriz and Aragonez. In the Douro, Tinta Roriz is the usual name on bottles for what Spaniards call Tempranillo, and Aragonez is another regional alias that can appear in some blends or regional labeling. So the best answer reflects both of these widely used Portuguese names for the same grape. Touriga Nacional and Tinta Barroca are different Portuguese varieties, not Tempranillo, so they don’t apply here. Tempranillo itself isn’t typically listed with that name on Douro labels; it’s the local synonyms that identify it.

Regional grape names vary, so a single variety can be known by several local names. For Tempranillo in Portugal, the common labels you’ll encounter are Tinta Roriz and Aragonez. In the Douro, Tinta Roriz is the usual name on bottles for what Spaniards call Tempranillo, and Aragonez is another regional alias that can appear in some blends or regional labeling. So the best answer reflects both of these widely used Portuguese names for the same grape.

Touriga Nacional and Tinta Barroca are different Portuguese varieties, not Tempranillo, so they don’t apply here. Tempranillo itself isn’t typically listed with that name on Douro labels; it’s the local synonyms that identify it.