Tempranillo
Tempranillo is to Spain what Sangiovese is to Italy. A widely planted and very ‘complete’ grape, Tempranillo offers a handy gamut of red and dark fruit, spice, earth and tobacco notes. More importantly, if grown well it has the tannin structure to make for truly serious, age-worthy reds - whether alone or blended with fruitier varieties like Garnacha (Grenache). Tempranillo dominates the blend of classic Rioja wines, in addition to Ribera del Duero, while remaining important in the rest of Spain and Portugal. Tempranillo has recently made excursions to 'exotic' places like Australia and New Zealand but is mostly established in colonies of Iberian culture, in particular making lush and modern examples from the sunny but elevated vineyards of Argentina.
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2022 Cune (Cvne) Vina Real Rioja Rosado
A delicate and delightful Rose from a leading label in Rioja. These grapes were grown in the elevated parts of the region and fermented at cool temperatures, to preserve the delicate red fruit ... read more$24.99 in mixed 6+ or $27.99 per bottle -
2021 Callejo Flores de Callejo
A rich and satisfying red from a modern producer in the stunning Ribera Del Duero, Spain. Ripe Tempranillo delivers lashings of dark berries and spice, with a rich body and savoury-tobacco ... read more$28.99 in mixed 6+ or $32.99 per bottle -
2020 Remelluri Rioja San Vicente
A ripe and succulent Rioja from a legendary producer. Telmo Rodrigues is a leader in modern Spanish wine but his home is on this Rioja estate called Remelluri. Along with his sister Amaia, Telmo ... read more$44.99 in mixed 6+ or $49.99 per bottle -
2020 Remelluri Rioja Labastida
A fine and elegant Rioja from a unique producer. Remelluri is the family estate of Telmo Rodrigues, a legend of Spanish wine whose reputation is hard to overstate. This label is both a departure ... read more$44.99 in mixed 6+ or $49.99 per bottle -
2019 Muga Reserva Rioja -
2020 Remelluri Rioja Pecina -
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2016 La Rioja Alta Vina Ardanza -
2019 Muga Seleccion Especial Rioja
A voluptuous and very special Rioja Reserva. This powerful old vine cuvee saw 26 months in barrel. With deep dark fruits and toasty oak it is rich and almost creamy in texture, with a beautiful ... read more$69.99 in mixed 6+ or $77.99 per bottle
