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.
-
2020 Patrocinio Sancho Garces Rioja Crianza
A great discount on this high-quality red in the classic Rioja style. The Sancho Garces is released by Bodegas Zinio, a portfolio of labels (like Patronicio) that all harness the cool, dry ... read more$19.99 in mixed 6+ or $22.99 per bottle -
2020 Zinio Terrior Tempranillo and Graciano
-
2021 Carlos Serres Rioja Crianza
A juicy and enjoyable Crianza from a Quality-focused Rioja producer. This easy-going red is made from 100% Tempranillo aged for an impressive 14 months in barrel, followed by 6 months in bottle. ... read more$25.99 in mixed 6+ or $28.99 per bottle -
2023 Callejo Flores de Callejo
A rich and satisfying red from a modern producer in the stunning Ribera Del Duero, Spain. The Flores de Callejo wine comes from vines over 40 years old planted in loamy clay soils. Lying in the ... read more$29.99 in mixed 6+ or $33.99 per bottle -
2017 Carlos Serres Rioja Reserva
An aged and complex Reserva from Carlos Serres in Rioja. The fruit for this Reserva was harvested eight years ago the in the estates gorgeous, cooler climate vineyards in Rioja Alta. After a ... read more$31.99 in mixed 6+ or $35.99 per bottle -
2019 Valenciso Laberas de Cabama Rioja -
2020 Muga Reserva Rioja -
2021 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 -
2021 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 -
2021 Callejo Parajes de Callejo
