La Rioja

Complex and well-balanced Rioja wine, it has a well-layered nose of black raspberry and liquorice accompanied by smoky and spicy notes coming from the oak. Lively garnet with ruby highlights. Rounded and elegant on palate with easy tanning and long aftertaste, the perfect balance between a good structure and acidity. Country: Spain Region: La Rioja…

Simple lemons, pears and a touch of stones. Medium-bodied on the palate, with fresh white fruit and a fresh but light finish. Viura. Drink now. Country: Spain Region: La Rioja Appellation: Rioja Size: 750ml Color: White Varietal Viura Viura, a celebrated white grape variety indigenous to Spain’s Rioja and La Rioja Alta regions, showcases remarkable…

Straw yellow with green hues denoting its youth, LAN Blanco exhibits on the nose the herbal aromas characteristic of the Viura grape variety, with hints of fresh fruit (apple, pear, lime). Medium bodied and round, the lemon zest and orange peel that prevail on the palate are a taste preview of its crisp finish. Country:…

A fresh nose with good depth and complexity. Spiced cherries, berries, dark chocolate and touches of wet earth and mushrooms. Medium-bodied and succulent on the palate, with lots of juicy fruit and a very long, fine-grained finish. Not the most concentrated expression of Rioja, but this shows the elegance, crunch and freshness of 2018. Delicious…

I am speechless about this wine. It’s so deep and vertical with a stunning texture of super polished tannins and juicy acidity. Full body. Yet, it’s agile. Blackberries, black olives, chocolate, stone, cement and dried rosemary. Crazy wine. Blend of tempranillo and graciano. Release at the end of 2019. Better in 2024, but so great…

Well-tailored in an understated way, this harmonious red is plushly creamy on the palate, like fine cashmere, showing seamless integration of the sculpted tannins with finely detailed flavors of black cherry and black plum reduction, sandalwood, cedar, green olive, espresso crema and minerally smoke and iron. Long and lightly juicy on the refined finish. Tempranillo,…

Country: Spain Region: La Rioja Appellation: Rioja Size: 750ml Color: Red Varietal Tempranillo There are plenty of notable native Spanish grapes which have made a big impression on the wine world at large, but none are as renowned or as widely loved as the Tempranillo varietal. This black skinned grape has been used for wine…

A poised red, showing a sense of style and seamless integration. Offers ripe cassis and boysenberry fruit alongside delicate anise, paprika and cinnamon spice notes, with stone, dried mint and floral accents. Framed by sleek, sculpted tannins, this shows good tension and focus through the long-lasting, lively finish. Drink now through 2040. 10,000 cases made,…

Intense cherry red colour. On the nose, there are notes of ripe fruit (blackcurrants and cherries) which are well integrated with the palate, this is a velvety wine with good structure and good fruit levels. High quality tannins abound. Country: Spain Region: La Rioja Appellation: Rioja Size: 750ml Color: Red Alcohol by Vol: 14.5%

What a value in a modern take on Spain’s most classic red and, in the rich 2023 vintage, one with a bit more amplitude and volume than usual for “entry level” Rioja. A blend of 80% Tempranillo and 20% Garnacha, this is loaded with deep, rich, black and red fruit with an attractive layer of…