Tempranillo

A classic joven (or young) Rioja made without ageing in oak, so as to let the beautiful Tempranillo flavours sing their solo tune!

A modern, vibrant, unoaked Tempranillo. Oozing with pure, vibrant, juicy red fruits, fresh cherries and plums. Soft and easy to drink with approachable light tannins.

Country: Spain

Region: Rioja

ABV: 13%

Grapes: Tempranillo

Rioja is probably the most famous of Spanish wine regions, renowned for its red wines aged for long periods in oak barrels. The Tempranillo grape, the mainstay of Rioja, has such lovely flavours though that it is great to taste unoaked versions to appreciate the flavours ‘unadulterated’. Perfect with a mixture of tapas or just on its own, this wine is the essence of Rioja in a bottle. 

 

 

A super easy drinking red from native Portuguese grapes. Crunchy red fruit, juicy, supple tannins.

Country: Portugal

Region: Dão

Grapes: Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Tempranillo, Jaen

ABV: 12.5%

Food Match: Roast Chicken with a roast medley of Mediterranean vegetables.

Adega de Penalva Wine

A classic Rioja Reserva with beautifully intertwined fruit and oak flavours.

Beautiful blackberry notes with spices, smoky and subtle nuances of vanilla, toffee and tobacco. An excellently balanced wine which offers layers of red berry fruits on the palate, laced with vanilla and hints of mocha.

 

Country: Spain

Region: Rioja

Grapes: Tempranillo 80%, Garnacha 15%, Graciano 5%

 ABV: 13.5% 

Garnet colour. Aromas of beeswax, cedar, blackberries and gherkins with a silky, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a pencil shaving, apple skin, and sour cherry nuanced finish with plump, chewy tannins. A very good table wine.

Country: Spain

Region: Rioja

Grapes: Tempranillo

ABV: 13%

Spain probably makes the best value rose wines in the world - and this is a perfect example of that quality. 

This Rosado is crammed full of juicy wild strawberry, raspberry & cranberry fruit. Rich in colour, the wine is crisp & well balanced with a long finish of strawberries & cream.

Country: Spain

Region: Castilla

ABV: 12%

Grapes:  Tempranillo

Castillo del Moro wines are sourced from one of the most advanced bodegas in La Mancha and they combine the traditional varieties of the region with international varieties such as Sauvignon and Syrah. Castillo del Moro represents the very best of modern Spanish winemaking but draws on a tradition that goes back centuries; the result is exceptional value for money and huge drinkability

 

Ripe, soft, elegant dried berry fruit and toasty oak flavours. 2014 was a great vintage with plenty of oak and bottle ageing, this is a classic style Gran Reserva.

Country: Spain

Region: Rioja Alavesa

Grapes: Tempranillo

ABV: 14%

Aromas and flavours of red fruits and vanilla. Fruity on the palate, balanced by notes of sweet spice, chocolate and vanilla oak.

Country: Portugal

Region: Lisboa

Grapes: Castelão, Tempranillo, Syrah, Touriga Franca

ABV: 13%

Aromas and flavours of red fruits and vanilla. Fruity on the palate, balanced by notes of sweet spice, chocolate and vanilla oak.

Country: Portugal

Region: Lisboa

Grapes: Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Castelão and Syrah

ABV: 13%

Elegant and complex nose with a good concentration of black fruit, thyme and rosemary with secondary aromas of leather and tobacco leaves. Hints of black fruit jam and liquorice warm, with a long, delicious and persistent finish.

Country: Spain

Region: Rioja

Grapes: Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon

ABV: 14.5%

Rich in age, rich in flavour. Toasty, vanilla, raisins and dried plum.

Beautiful brick red colour, with a complex aroma of roasted coffee, spices, vanilla, ripe fruits raisins, caramel, and subtle bottle ageing notes of leather, tobacco. Silky smooth tannins, and velvety finish.

Country: Spain

Region: Rioja Alavesa

Grapes: Tempranillo

ABV: 14%

Only made in the best vintages from the best grapes, this Rioja GR has gone through an ageing process of 30 months in new French (75%) & American (25%) oak barriques, followed by a further 3 years before it is released.

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To learn more about the Rioja region and their different styles of wines read our blog here.

Ruby red velvet with earthy colour notes. Elegant and complex nose with a good concentration of black fruit, thyme and rosemary with secondary aromas of leather and tobacco leaves. Absolutely scrumptious!

Polished and rounded, pleasant and easy to drink. Fleshy with both elegance and power. Touches of black fruit jam and liquorice warm, with a long, delicious and persistent finish.

Country: Spain

Region: Rioja

Grapes: 95% Tempranillo 5% Graciano

ABV:14.5%

Food Match: slow cooked lamb shanks, lamb chops, chorizo and potato stew, or any meat dish.

Tim Atkin Rioja Report 2023 92 Points
Like the bodega's Reserva, this Gran Reserva is a cuvée of Tempranillo and 5% Graciano, with maturation in mostly French and 30% American oak barrels. Using grapes from two parcels in Villabuena de Álava-Carraelciego and Carracastellano-this is savoury and sweet, with notes of red berry fruit, toast, tobacco leaf, leather and forest floor. 2024-30. 92 Points, TA, 2023.

Carefully selected estate grown grapes are aged for 24 months in French and American oak barrels to create this silky smooth reserva.

Country: Spain

Region: Rioja

Grapes: Tempranillo and Graciano

ABV: 14%

Aroma begins with a concise array of fragrances that encapsulate the essence of the Japanese term Akemi. Showcasing an elegant profile adorned with delightful floral accents. A velvety smooth texture, and lingering mineral nuances that gracefully persist through its extended and delicate finish.

Country: Spain

Region: Rioja

Grape: Tempranillo, Garnacha, and Graciano

ABV: 14%

Delicately pink in colour. Dry, but fruity and juicy. Delicious summer beverage.

Country: Spain

Region: Valladolid

Grapes: Tempranillo

ABV: 12.5% 

Organic

 

Aromatic intensity, with ageing notes (vanilla, roast, spices), very ripe fruit, caramel and subtle hints of leather and fallen leaves, characteristic of a prolonged period in bottle. Long and silky on the palate.

Country: Spain

Region: Rioja Alavesa

Grapes: Tempranillo

ABV: 14%

Tempranillo grapes grown in the Elciego area known for its poor clay-loam texture of calcerous soils. Aged for 24months in American and French barrels, then matured for 3 years in bottle

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Clear, bright cherry-red colour with sparkles of ruby. Aromas of vanilla and sweet almonds with hints of leather in fine combination with the wood. The attack is generous and pleasant with intense spicy nuances. Round, intense finish.

Country: Spain

Region: Rioja

Grapes: Tempranillo 95% Mazuelo 5%

ABV: 13.5%

On the border between Rioja and Navarra, Victor Manzanos carries on the work of the four generations before him.

With over 250ha of owned vineyards at his disposal, including some of the oldest vines in Rioja, Bodegas Manzanos is fortunately placed to put both the sub-region of Rioja Oriental and the name Manzanos firmly on the map as one of the most important areas and producers in Rioja. This range of wines is a modern take on the traditional landscape of Rioja, championing the native grape varieties, Tempranillo, Viura and Garnacha. The team is the youngest in the region, a talented a group of people with the sole purpose of making wines that people will enjoy.

A long maceration of 28 days at a controlled temperature and 24 months ageing in American and French oak casks, half and half, followed by a further twelve months rounding off in the bottle. This has all gone to produce a wine with great body and extract.

Predominantly Tempranillo, with a dash of Garnacha, aged for 12 months in French and American oak, with velvety cherry, spice, plum and rounded tannins.

Country: Spain

Region: Rioja

Grapes: Tempranillo, Garnacha

ABV: 14%

Expressive fresh red fruit. Round, juicy, fruit-driven palate. This is almost silky with perfectly wrapped up tannins.

Country: Spain

Region: Ribera del Duero, Castilla Y Leon

Grapes: Tempranillo

ABV: 14%

Cillar De Silos Wine

Soft, easy drinking dry red full of delicious ripe red fruit flavours.

Country: Spain

Region: Castilla

ABV: 11%

Grapes: Tempranillo

Food match: tapas food 

Bright, appealing deep cherry red colour  - youthful looking.
Fresh and intense, with vanilla oak notes coming through- vanilla and pastry- that mix in
with varietal aromas including black fruit and liquorice. Full bodied, elegant and well- balanced, with a long finish.

Pairs well with  roast meat and strong, mature cheese.

Country: Spain

Region: Ribera Del Duero

Grapes: Tinta del Pais (Tempranillo)

ABV: 14.5%

Super interesting gift for a RIOJA lover. Great acidity and concentration defines this vintage in Rioja generally. Aged for 15 months in French oak barrels- this is a modern Reserva style Rioja from old vines plots. 

Country: Spain

Region: Rioja

Grapes: Tempranillo, Graciano, Mazuelo

ABV: 13%

Beronia III a.c is a red wine made by Bodegas Beronia, located in the heart of the Rioja Alta. Beronia combines the tradition of La Rioja with cutting edge and innovative ideas. Bodegas Beronia constantly investing in wine development and all of their vines are grown organically. 

This wine is made with Tempranillo (92%), Graciano (4%) and Mazuelo (4%) grapes from vineyards over 55 years old. 

The grapes, after the alcoholic fermentation, macerate and begin ageing in new French oak barrels. After six months the wine is transferred to semi-new barrels, where it ages for 15 month

Delicate pink rose colour. Aromas of wild berries and red currants on the nose, accompanied by herbal notes. On the palate, it is fresh, but rich. The finish is light and elegant.

Country: Spain

Region: Ribera del Duero, Castilla Y Leon

Grapes: Tempranillo

ABV: 13.5%

Cillar De Silos Wine

Sourced from old vineyards (45 to 80 years old) grown on clay sandy soils mostly from Quintana del Pidio and some plots in La Aguilera. Spicy nose with red and black fruit (blackberries, cherries) aromas and some smoked notes. A bit warm on the palate, yet balanced, savoury and with some depth.

Country: Spain

Region: Ribera del Duero, Castilla Y Leon

Grapes: Tempranillo

ABV: 14%

Cillar De Silos

Aromas of ripe blackberries and a hint of smokiness. Concentration and depth on the palate with soft bramble fruit combined with notes of spice and vanilla. Redcurrant and brambles with the toasty richness of oak on the finish. 

Country: Spain

Region: Rioja 

Grapes: Tempranillo

ABV: 13.5%

Sarah Jane Evans MW: Gloriously mature fruit profile, giving a fine autumnal feeling, with neat darts of acidity. Red fruits, vanilla and cumin, and a long, elegant finish. Made for enjoyment over many years.

Country: Spain

Region: Rioja

Grapes: Tempranillo (80%), Mazuelo (15%) and Graciano (5%).

Food Match:

Great on it's own everyday drinking or with grilled red meats and hearty sausage or lentil casseroles.

 

The 2004 vintage, classified as “Excellent” by the Regulatory Council of the Rioja
denomination of origin, was one of the Rioja’s historic vintages.

The abundant rainfall, snow and absence of frost during the winter allowed for a good
fruit set. The weather was ideal along the entire vegetative cycle of the vine, especially
from mid-September on through to the end of the harvest.

The wines obtained of this vintage have offered the best quality parameters in recent
years.

Made with destemmed grapes following a long maceration. In 2004, the wine making
incorporated micro-oxygenation processes with which from the very first phases of the
winemaking it was possible to improve the work of the yeasts, avoid reductions and
stabilize the colour. Micro-oxygenation was also used between alcoholic and malolatic
fermentations in order to stabilize the colour. Aged for 36 months in second-use
American oak barrels and further 36 months in the bottle prior to market release.