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

The clearest separator between Syrah and Tempranillo is aromatic intensity: Syrah is Pronounced while Tempranillo is Medium. Lead with that to resolve the blind call.

Is Syrah or Tempranillo higher in aromatic intensity?

On the WSET ladder, Syrah is Pronounced and Tempranillo is Medium for aromatic intensity.

Are Syrah and Tempranillo red or white?

Syrah and Tempranillo are both red grape varieties.

Syrah vs Tempranillo — how to tell them apart

Structure compared

Structure compared	Syrah	Tempranillo
Acidity	Medium	Medium(+)
Tannin	Medium(+)	Medium(+)
Body	Full	Medium(+)
Alcohol	High	Medium
Color intensity	Deep	Medium
Aromatic intensity	Pronounced	Medium

Signature aromas

Syrah

blackberryblack peppersmoke

Tempranillo

red cherrydillleather

Common questions

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