Taste of Tempranillo
Tempranillo is to Spain what Sangiovese is to Italy. 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. From classic styles to modern chic there is a wine for all tastes in this delicious selection.
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2018 Cune (Cvne) Vina Real Crianza Rioja
John Caro
A perfectly balanced Tempranillo, the Vina Real comes from one of Rioja's top sub-regions, Rioja Alavesa. Here elevation and chalky soils ripen fruit perfectly, producing a wine that is plump ... read more$24.99 in mixed 6+ or $27.99 per bottle -
2019 Callejo Flores de Callejo
John Caro
A rich and satisfying red from a modern producer in the stunning Ribera Del Duero, Spain. Lovely ripe Tempranillo delivers lashings of dark berries and spice, with a rich body and earth-bound ... read more$26.99 in mixed 6+ or $29.99 per bottle -
2017 Cune (Cvne) Rioja Reserva
Antonio Galloni's Vinous
A 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$29.99 in mixed 6+ or $33.99 per bottle -
2011 La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 904
Decanter
Supreme old school Rioja, like a time warp to the finest Spanish red of forty years ago. La Rioja Alta pride themselves on traditional style, not drink-young fashion. On average they produce 4 ... read more$110.00 in mixed 6+ or $125.00 per bottle -
2017 Cune (Cvne) Contino Vina Del Olivo Rioja
John Caro
This is the top single-vineyard expression of the refined Contino style. The Vina del Olivo is drawn from the estate's famous 700-year-old vineyard. A traditional blend of grapes are ... read more$125.00 in mixed 6+ or $140.00 per bottle