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 Patrocinio Sancho Garces Rioja CrianzaA 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
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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$25.99 in mixed 6+ or $28.99 per bottle
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2023 Callejo Flores de CallejoA 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
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2017 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$31.99 in mixed 6+ or $35.99 per bottle
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2019 Valenciso Laberas de Cabama RiojaA nice discount on this bright and refined Tempranillo from a top producer in Rioja. The Laberas de Cabama is technically a Reserva made from 100% Tempranillo. However, the label's modern focus ... read more$32.99 in mixed 6+ or $36.99 per bottle
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2020 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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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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2021 Remelluri Rioja San VicenteA 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
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2021 Callejo Parajes de CallejoA finely flavoured and structured majority Tempranillo from the middle of the Callejo range. This label is sourced from a selection of very high-altitude vineyards in the Sotillo de la Ribera, ... read more$44.99 in mixed 6+ or $49.99 per bottle