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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2020 Cune (Cvne) Rioja CrianzaA bright-fruited Crianza red from a top Rioja house. With some dark fruits backing up a juicy and red-fruited style, this is an effortless and versatile companion to any kind of cuisine. From a ... read more$24.99 in mixed 6+ or $27.99 per bottle
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2023 Cune (Cvne) Vina Real Rioja RosadoA 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$26.99 in mixed 6+ or $29.99 per bottle
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2021 Callejo Flores de CallejoA 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
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2020 Torre de Ona San Martin Rioja CrianzaA classy and complex Rioja for a very cheap price. Torre de Ona 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$29.99 in mixed 6+ or $33.99 per bottle
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2019 Cune (Cvne) ReservaA 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$34.99 in mixed 6+ or $38.99 per bottle
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2020 Remelluri Rioja LabastidaA 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
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2019 La Rioja Alta Reserva Vina AlberdiWhat value! A Reserva Rioja from a top house in an excellent year. This producer is known for the best old school Rioja and their entry-level applies all the quality and aging – two full years ... read more$45.99 in mixed 6+ or $52.99 per bottle
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2020 Remelluri Rioja PecinaAnother great label from Remelluri's exciting village range. Peciña is a tiny hamlet in the area of San Vicente de la Sonsierra, where the relatively Mediterranean feel of the wine is reflected ... read more$49.99 in mixed 6+ or $55.99 per bottle
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2020 Remelluri Rioja Rivas de TeresoA gorgeous single-site wine from Rioja's specialist in terroir, Telmo Rodrigues. Rivas de Tereso is a tiny village of 30 inhabitants high in the mountains around San Vicente. Stony limestone and ... read more$49.99 in mixed 6+ or $55.99 per bottle
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2020 Remelluri Rioja Salinillas de BuradonA gorgeous Rioja from a single site on the region's more Atlantic-influenced stretch. The hamlet of Salinillas de Buradón is in one of our favourite villages of Labastida. This tiny catchment ... read more$49.99 in mixed 6+ or $55.99 per bottle