The grape variety Tinto Fino

Tinto Fino, the local name for Tempranillo in Spain’s Ribera del Duero, is renowned for producing wines of exceptional depth and elegance. Aromatically, Tinto Fino expresses ripe red and black fruits such as cherry, plum, and blackberry, layered with notes of violet, tobacco, leather, vanilla, and subtle hints of spice owing to oak maturation. On the palate, these wines offer a harmonious blend of concentrated fruit, fresh acidity, firm tannins, and a long, persistent finish.

The principal region for Tinto Fino is Ribera del Duero, where the variety thrives in the region’s high altitude and continental climate, yielding robust, complex reds. It is also present in smaller proportions in neighbouring provinces within Castilla y León.

Typical styles range from youthful, fruit-driven crianzas with vibrant acidity and soft tannins, to powerful, age-worthy reservas and gran reservas, distinguished by layered tertiary aromas and refined structure.

Ideal food pairings include roast lamb, grilled beef, venison, and aged Manchego cheese. The wine’s bold structure and savoury elements also complement charcuterie, mushroom dishes, and hearty stews, making Tinto Fino an exemplary choice for rich, flavourful cuisine.