Rioja
Rioja is Spain’s answer to Bordeaux: a famous region of serious reds. Like Bordeaux it is a river basin near the Atlantic, though more elevated and inland, staying hot and dry in the rain shadow of hills just to the north. The great majority of wines are red blends dominated by the spicy and tannic grape, Tempranillo, whose berry fruit, leather and tobacco notes mesh nicely with the flavours of long oak aging that are a trademark of the region. Top Rioja carries the cedar note of French oak but the coconut-vanilla infusion of American oak is more traditional. Oak also defines the local wine hierarchy, with ‘Joven’ (young) seeing no oak, ‘Crianza’ having one year in oak and one year in bottle, and ‘Reserva’ adding to this year in oak with at least two years in bottle before release.

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2020 Cune (Cvne) Rueda Verdejo
John Caro
A deliciously fresh and inexpensive white wine made by Rioja masters, Cvne. Sourced in their Rueda holdings, this single varietal Verdejo is fermented in stainless steel to make the perfect ... read more$17.99 in mixed 6+ or $19.99 per bottle -
2020 Cune (Cvne) Rioja Monopole Blanco
Antonio Galloni's Vinous
A delicious new white label from Cune. Actually, the iconic "Monopole" wine is not new — it is the oldest existing white wine label in Spain, having been released since as far back as 1915. It ... read more$19.99 in mixed 6+ or $22.99 per bottle -
2018 Torre de Ona San Martin Rioja Crianza
Antonio Galloni's Vinous
A classy and complex Rioja for a very cheap price. Torre de Ono is owned by legends of traditional Rioja, La Rioja Alta, although this more modern red is from a single estate in Rioja Alavesa ... read more$24.99 in mixed 6+ or $27.99 per bottle -
2019 Callejo Flores de Callejo
John Caro
A rich and satisfying red from a modern producer in the stunning Ribera Del Duero, Spain. Lovely ripe Tempranillo delivers lashings of dark berries and spice, with a rich body and earth-bound ... read more$26.99 in mixed 6+ or $29.99 per bottle -
2017 Cune (Cvne) Rioja Reserva
Antonio Galloni's Vinous
A definitive Rioja from a top house. This delicious Reserva offers a classic balance of vibrant fruit with a serious depth of food-friendly, savoury structure. A staple of the cellar or ... read more$29.99 in mixed 6+ or $33.99 per bottle -
2018 Cune (Cvne) Rioja Monopole Clasico
James Suckling
a complex and powerful white from a top Rioja producer. The Monopole is one of the oldest labels in Spanish white wine, and the Clasico offers a definite step up in intensity and depth. With a ... read more$35.99 in mixed 6+ or $39.99 per bottle -
2017 Cune (Cvne) Imperial Reserva Rioja
Tim Atkin MW
Balancing the modern and classical in Rioja red, this special Reserva has had two years in oak and two more in bottle. But bright-fruit remains along with complexity, savouriness, and a ... read more$49.99 in mixed 6+ or $55.99 per bottle -
2012 Remelluri Rioja Gran Reserva
John Caro
This is a stunning Rioja from an ancient and unique estate. The owner Telmo Rodriguez is famous for his innovative approaches to deep tradition, yet models this as a classical and old-school ... read more$100.00 in mixed 6+ or $110.00 per bottle -
Mixed 6 — Value Reds from Cvne
Richard Caro
Three super value reds from Rioja. These two great value Rioja under the Cvne and Vina Real labels offer juicy red fruit and tobacco in a refreshing, easy-drinking style. In addition, we have a ... read more$99.96 per pack -
Mixed 6 — Serious Rioja from Cvne
John Caro
These are some seriously complex reds from Rioja. In addition to the traditional labels of Cvne and Imperial we have a more modern-styled Rioja from Contino. These icons of Rioja wine are ... read more$99.98 per pack