Spanish Red Grapes

Bobal: It's one of the oldest Spanish grape types and used to produce light to medium bodied red wines and rosé wines, especially in the Levante and Castilla-La Mancha.

Cariñena: Main red grape in Calatayud and Aragon in general. Also known as Mazuelo.

Garnacha: This is the most prominent grape in Priorat. It ripens late, so it needs hot, dry conditions such as those found in Spain.

Graciano: This grape is very well known in Rioja. The wine produces is characterized by its deep red color. It's often blended with Tempranillo.

Listan Negro: Most common red grape in the Canary Island, particularly Tenerife. Main grape in top wine "Crater".

Manto Negro: The main grape in Mallorca, used to make some very interesting wines.

Mencia: Spain's hot and upcoming cult grape used in the Bierzo, Ribeira Sacra and Valdeorras regions.

Monastrell: Interesting red used mainly in Jumilla (Murcia) and Catalonia, makes juicy wines, Known as Mourvèdre in France.

Moristel: Unusual grape found in Somontano and Aragon, makes young fruity wine.

Negramoll: Another red varietal from the Canary Islands, often mixed with Listan Negro.

Pinot noir: It is widely considered to produce some of the finest wines in the world, but is a difficult variety to cultivate and transform into wine.

Syrah: It's not an indigenous Spanish grape type, but it's grown in places like Castilla-La Mancha. It's a dark-skinned grape grown throughout the world and used primarily to produce powerful red wines. This type of grape is often blended with others.

Tempranillo: Spain's most famous and noble grape. Also known as Ull de Llebre, Cencibel, Tinto Fino. Grown in many regions including Rioja, Ribera del Duero, La Mancha and Penedes.