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 Zinio Terrior Tempranillo and GracianoA great price for an expressive and classy Spanish red. This juicy varietal blend of Tempranillo and Graciano is labeled "Terrior de Zinio" because it captures the spicy red fruit so ... read more$21.99 in mixed 6+ or $24.99 per bottle
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2021 Carlos Serres Rioja CrianzaA 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$23.99 in mixed 6+ or $26.99 per bottle
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2024 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$29.99 in mixed 6+ or $33.99 per bottle
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2018 Carlos Serres Rioja ReservaAn 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$32.99 in mixed 6+ or $36.99 per bottle
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2021 CVNE Asua Rioja CrianzaA juicy and stylish Rioja from the heart of the Rioja region. The Asua Crianza is sourced entirely from Cvne's own vineyards around the region's central village of Haro, where the high altitude ... read more$32.99 in mixed 6+ or $36.99 per bottle
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2019 Cune (Cvne) Reserva RiojaA 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$35.99 in mixed 6+ or $39.99 per bottle
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2018 CVNE Vina Real ReservaA classy Rioja red from a leading house in the region. This Vina Real Reserva offers a beautiful balance of expressive, savoury red fruit flavours and food-freindly tannin structure. A great ... read more$39.99 in mixed 6+ or $44.99 per bottle
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2021 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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2020 CVNE Asua Rioja ReservaA deep and richly fruited Reserva from a leading house in Rioja. This delicious new Reserva label captures the relatively modern purpose of the Asua project. Cvne hope to showcase the vineyards ... read more$46.99 in mixed 6+ or $52.99 per bottle
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2018 Cune (Cvne) Gran Reserva RiojaA sweet spot in the Cune range. This gorgeous Gran Reserva offers ripe fruit that is given two full years in oak, in addition to extra time in bottle to make the wine softer and more ready. The ... read more$49.99 in mixed 6+ or $55.99 per bottle