The first ever itinerant worldwide Tempranillo competition is to be held this February in Copenhagen.

A self-styled showcase for the main grape of Rioja, the Tempranillos al Mundo competition is inviting Tempranillo producers around the world to submit their wines. The tasting will take place in Copenhagen’s Sofitel over the weekend of 5 February.

Prospective entrants are given a list of valid Tempranillo synonyms which include Arganda, Cencibel, Chincillano, Escobera, Garnacho de Logroño, Jacibera, Tinto Roriz, and Valdepeñas.

The tastings will assess rosé, red and fortified Tempranillo wines with each of the three categories further sub-divided into percentage of the grape used, vintage year and whether the wine was aged in wood.

The wines entered are subject to certain constraints including a minimum production of 1,000 bottles and EU or international-compliant labelling.

The wines will be judged on a 100-point scale with three awards up for grabs: Great Golden Tempranillo (96-100 pts), Golden Tempranillo (95-88 pts) and Silver Tempranillo (87-83 pts).

Written by Oliver Styles

Chris Mercer
Chris Mercer

Chris Mercer is a Bristol-based freelance editor and journalist who spent nearly four years as digital editor of Decanter.com, having previously been Decanter’s news editor across online and print.

He has written about, and reported on, the wine and food sectors for more than 10 years for both consumer and trade media.

Chris first became interested in the wine world while living in Languedoc-Roussillon after completing a journalism Masters in the UK. These days, his love of wine commonly tests his budgeting skills.

Beyond wine, Chris also has an MSc in food policy and has a particular interest in sustainability issues. He has also been a food judge at the UK’s Great Taste Awards.