Is Tempranillo the same as Rioja?

Tempranillo is a very prominent red grape variety grown mostly in the Spain, which is characterized by the flavors of red fruit, spice and also vanilla. However, Rioja is an very important wine area within the Spain, celebrated for its Tempranillo driven wines. Though Tempranillo is the grape found in the Rioja wines, these wines feature Garnacha, Graciano, and also Mazuelo, creating a very different reflection of the regional terroir.
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