Tempranillo

One of the only wines at this price point made with ‘first press’ juice, usually reserved only for the more expensive bottles. Fresh and elegant with characteristic aromas of cherry and red fruits, typical of this variety. Light, harmonious and round on the palate with soft tannins.

 

Country: Spain

Region: Castilla

ABV: 13%

Grapes:  85% Tempranillo, 15% Syrah

 

Castillo del Moro wines are made entirely from free run juice and fermented in temperature controlled, stainless steel tanks and then matured on fine lees until bottling. The resulting wines show unparalleled freshness and aromatics compared to many similarly priced wines from around the world.

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 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.

 

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%

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.

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

Country: Spain

Region: Castilla

ABV: 11%

Grapes: Tempranillo

Food match: tapas food 

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%

This Rioja winery, Ontañón, has called the wine "Kaori" (meaning "aroma" in Japanese) and is known for its Viura and Tempranillo blends, which are well-suited to Japanese cuisine, especially sushi and sashimi.

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%

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.

This actually tastes like red wine! Packed with ripe red berry fruit character.

Country: Spain

Grapes: Tempranillo and Cabernet

ABV: 0%

Le Colombier is the flagship red blend from Massaya made from Grenache Noir, Cinsault and Tempranillo sourced from around 40 year old hillside vineyards in the Bekaa Valley. The grapes are hand picked, fermented in stainless steel and then aged for a year in large vats. A bright, juicy red with hints of spice and pepper.

Country: Lebanon

Region: Bekaa Valley

Grapes: Grenache Noir, Cinsault and Tempranillo

ABV: 14.5%

Food match: Roast lamb or lamb tagine with Mediterranean grilled vegetables

Long skin maceration, giving concentration and complexity. Finally, 18 months in French and American oak, which adds volume and polish.

Country: Spain

Region: Rioja

Grapes: Tempranillo, Graciano

ABV: 14,5%

Organic

Made only from a selection of the best grapes from organic vineyards. A rich and complex Rioja with a true sense of place; a serious and sophisticated wine that ages fantastically.

Country: Spain 

Region: Rioja Alavesa

Grapes: Tempranillo, Garnacha, Maturana, Graciano andMerlot

ABV: 14%

A full-bodied with medium tannins red wine, medium to high acidity. The notes of red (cherry, strawberry) and dark (plum, blackberry) fruit. The secondary notes of vanilla, oak, tobacco,

Country: Spain

Region: Ribera del Duero

Grapes: Tempranillo

ABV: 14.5%

Food pairing: lamb, beef, game (deer, venison)

A dry red wine made with the Appassimento method. Rich but smooth, with notes of dark cherries in rum, figs in chocolate and truffles. This wine has been aged for 36 months in American oak barrels. If you like Amarone, Kara Kermen is a great choice.

Grapes: Tempranillo, Saperavi

Country: Ukraine

Region: Mykolaiv

ABV: 14.5%

Food pairing: beef ribs, pork, venison, grilled meat, poultry, cheese, stews

This is a young and fresh Rioja  bursting with cherry, redcurrant and brambles and has soft, supple tannins.

Country: Spain

Region: Rioja Alavesa

Grapes: Tempranillo

ABV: 14%