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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2017 Cune (Cvne) Rioja Crianza
John Caro
A bright-fruited Crianza red from a top Rioja house. With some dark fruits backing up a juicy and red-fruited style, this is an effortless and versatile companion to any kind of cuisine. From a ... read more$19.99 in mixed 6+ or $22.99 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 -
2016 Callejo Parajes de Callejo
John Caro
A finely flavoured and structured Tempranillo from the middle of the Callejo range. Sourced from a selection of relatively high-altitide vineyards in the Sotillo de la Ribera, this label offers ... read more$39.99 in mixed 6+ or $44.99 per bottle -
2016 Cune (Cvne) Contino Reserva Rioja
James Suckling
A really sophisticated Reserva from Rioja, the Contino is top notch. While it the style is plush and ripe it also manages to be poised, with juicy red fruits running through the darker fruit, ... read more$49.99 in mixed 6+ or $55.99 per bottle -
2016 Cune (Cvne) Imperial Reserva Rioja
Parker's Wine Advocate
Balancing 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 -
2017 Artadi Vinas De Gain
James Suckling
A plump, modern-style Rioja with lots of structure and texture. Deep layers of pithy, salty and oaky complexity are wrapped up in ripe fruit and body to very serious and charismatic effect. A ... read more$49.99 in mixed 6+ or $55.99 per bottle