Tinto del País is another name for which varietal?

Tinto del País is another name for which varietal?

• A. Tempranillo
• B. Garnacha
• C. Cariñena
• D. Syrah

Answer: (A)

Tinto del País is a regional name for Tempranillo. In parts of Spain, especially Castilla y León and Ribera del Duero, Tempranillo is called Tinta del País or Tinto del País. Tempranillo is the grape that forms the backbone of many classic Spanish wines, like those from Rioja and Ribera del Duero, known for ageworthiness and flavors that evolve from red fruit to earthy, tobacco notes with time in oak. The other options are different varieties (Garnacha/Grenache, Cariñena/Carignan, Syrah) and have their own distinct regional names, not referred to as Tinto del País.

Tinto del País is a regional name for Tempranillo. In parts of Spain, especially Castilla y León and Ribera del Duero, Tempranillo is called Tinta del País or Tinto del País. Tempranillo is the grape that forms the backbone of many classic Spanish wines, like those from Rioja and Ribera del Duero, known for ageworthiness and flavors that evolve from red fruit to earthy, tobacco notes with time in oak. The other options are different varieties (Garnacha/Grenache, Cariñena/Carignan, Syrah) and have their own distinct regional names, not referred to as Tinto del País.