A guide to saying it correctly
How to Pronounce Tempranillo
Pronounce Tempranillo like the Spanish wine it is, with a soft 'll' sound and stress on the third syllable.
tempranillo
tem-pruh-NEE-lyoh
/tem.pɾa.ˈni.ʎo/ · tem · pra · ni · llo
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It's also a common topic when discussing Spanish wine regions like Rioja or Ribera del Duero.
Where the word comes from
The name 'Tempranillo' comes from the Spanish word 'temprano,' meaning 'early,' referring to the grape's early ripening season. The '-illo' suffix is a diminutive, suggesting 'little early one.'
Common ways people get it wrong
- tem-PRAN-il-oh The stress is on the 'ni' syllable, not the 'pran' syllable. Also, the 'll' is pronounced like 'y', not 'l'.
- tem-per-AN-il-oh The first vowel is a short 'e' sound, like in 'temp,' not a long 'e' sound like in 'temper'.
Frequently asked
How do you say Tempranillo?
Say 'tem-pruh-NEE-lyoh'. The stress falls on the 'NEE' syllable, and the 'll' sounds like the 'y' in 'yes'.
Is Tempranillo a red or white wine?
Tempranillo is a red wine grape, and the wine made from it is also red. It's the primary grape in many famous Spanish red wines.
What does Tempranillo taste like?
Tempranillo wines often have flavors of cherry, plum, and tobacco, with a medium body and moderate tannins. Oak aging can add notes of vanilla and leather.
