How do you tell Grenache and Tempranillo apart in a blind tasting?

The clearest separator between Grenache and Tempranillo is acidity: Grenache is Medium while Tempranillo is Medium(+). Lead with that to resolve the blind call.

Is Grenache or Tempranillo higher in acidity?

On the WSET ladder, Grenache is Medium and Tempranillo is Medium(+) for acidity.

Are Grenache and Tempranillo red or white?

Grenache and Tempranillo are both red grape varieties.

Grenache vs Tempranillo — how to tell them apart

Structure compared

Structure compared	Grenache	Tempranillo
Acidity	Medium	Medium(+)
Tannin	Medium	Medium(+)
Body	Medium(+)	Medium(+)
Alcohol	High	Medium
Color intensity	Medium	Medium
Aromatic intensity	Medium(+)	Medium

Signature aromas

Grenache

strawberryred plumwhite pepper

Tempranillo

red cherrydillleather

Common questions

How do you tell Grenache and Tempranillo apart in a blind tasting?: The clearest separator between Grenache and Tempranillo is acidity: Grenache is Medium while Tempranillo is Medium(+). Lead with that to resolve the blind call.
Is Grenache or Tempranillo higher in acidity?: On the WSET ladder, Grenache is Medium and Tempranillo is Medium(+) for acidity.
Are Grenache and Tempranillo red or white?: Grenache and Tempranillo are both red grape varieties.