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 Telmo Rogriguez Lanzaga LZ RiojaA great price for this organic modern Rioja that is perfect for the barbeque or the dinner table. From the famous Telmo Rodriguez, the LZ flips the script on the usual Rioja reds. With no oak ... read moreElsewhere up to $30.99 Save $7.00 $23.99 in mixed 6+ or $26.99 per bottle
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2022 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$25.99 in mixed 6+ or $28.99 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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2018 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$44.99 in mixed 6+ or $49.99 per bottle
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2019 Muga Reserva RiojaOne of our biggest selling Rioja, the Muga Reserva hits that perfect balance of modern and traditional. The fruit is clean and perfect, in a lush and bright and slightly spicy style, but elegant ... read more$44.99 in mixed 6+ or $49.99 per bottle
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2018 Cune (Cvne) Contino Reserva RiojaA top notch Reserva from Contino. While it the style is plush and ripe it also manages to be poised, with juicy red fruits running through the darker fruit, leather, tobacco and vanilla nuances. ... read more$49.99 in mixed 6+ or $55.99 per bottle
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2017 Cune (Cvne) Imperial Reserva RiojaBalancing 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
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2019 Artadi Vinas De Gain RiojaA modern-style Rioja with lots of structure and texture. 100% Tempranillo handpicked from 20-30 year old vineyards around Laguardia that are certified organic. Deep layers of pithy, salty and ... read more$49.99 in mixed 6+ or $55.99 per bottle
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2015 Cune (Cvne) Vina Real Gran Reserva RiojaA powerful yet nuanced Gran Reserva from Vina Real. It wraps the palate in a plush cloak gamey red fruit, but this wine's charm lies in the floral and spice complexities along with other ... read more$53.99 in mixed 6+ or $59.99 per bottle
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2016 Torre de Ona Martelo Rioja ReservaA serious modern Rioja owned by legends La Rioja Alta. The Martelo Riserva is only made in special vintages and is sourced in sites that capture the benefits of the long, slow ripening that is ... read more$62.99 in mixed 6+ or $69.99 per bottle