Tempranillo Red Wine
The grape varietal for which Spain is best known and key to its best-known appellations Rioja, Navarra, Ribera del Duero and Jumilla. Tempranillo makes for wines deep ruby in colour with fragrances of strawberry, tobacco and leather which give way to savoury cherry flavours and nuances of spice, clove, liquorice, fig and dill. Traditionally, tempranillo is not bottled on its own but rather will constitute the majority of a blend (up to 85%) it may share with the likes of grenache, carignan, graciano, mazuelo, merlot or cabernet sauvignon. However this is changing as a new generation of more intrepid growers seeks to harness the grape's full potential and experiment with varietal (i.e. 100%) tempranillo wines outside of its more famous appellations. Tempranillo is almost always oaked and is hugely versatile when pairing with food, showing a particular affinity to roast lamb, all grilled red meats, Mexican cuisine and all types of charcuteria.
This Gran Reserva comes from Bodegas Urbina's best grapes. From vines with a minimum age of 20 years. Great depth and intensity >
A real treat, a classic amongst classics in a classic vintage. Lots of plum, chocolate and rose aromas. Very subtle yet >
This Reserva is a barrel-aged Spanish red, bottled and released, like Rioja, when ready to drink. At 6 years of age, the >
CVNEs Imperial wines have long been my benchmark Rioja, to which all others must be compared, so it comes as no surprise >
We are excited to share the news that our 2017 Rioja Crianza Sancho Garcés from Bodegas Patrocinio was awarded 'Best >
Reserva wines from Rioja must be aged for a total of 3 years, with a minimum of 12 months in oak and 6 months in bottle. >
Quite a big tempranillo, so typical of Ribera, with a lovely seam of freshness. It's seen just 6 months in oak, which has >
Made from a relatively uncommon blend of traditional Spanish tempranillo with a particularly old-vine syrah, this wine has >
The attractive bright purple tinged colour leads you to a nose laden with ripe cherry and a subtle hint of spice. The palate >
As Rioja goes this is very light and approachable style. Ripe cherry fruit character on the palate with savoury notes combining >
From La Rioja Alta is the legendary 170-year-old Bodegas Marqués de Murrieta. A strong contender for the title of best producer >
A Spanish beauty from Tarragona, 100 miles southwest of Barcelona. Nine months ageing in barrel adds complex perfume and >
A real treat, a classic amongst classics in a classic vintage. Lots of plum, chocolate and rose aromas. Very subtle yet >
"Tempranillo and Garnacha are crafted at Viña Reals state of the art winery to produce its hallmark elegance in this Reserva >
Produced from the estate's youngest vineyards delicious 'every day' Rioja, with a bright red fruit aroma. Ripe redcurrant >
Has expressive wild strawberry fruit, with a complex, savoury character and subtle, smoky vanilla notes. Has the polished, >
