Rioja DOCa
Rioja DOCa
Olivier Rivière 2022 La Bastid Rioja Blanco
Spanish White
Floral notes, white fruit, yeast and spice accompany a fresh, fine palate and soft mouthfeel. The white blend comes from Rioja in Spain and carries 13 percent alcohol. Fermentation uses amphorae, oak vats and concrete, followed by eight to ten months on the lees in French and used oak. Viura and Garnacha Blanca come from clay-limestone soils in Rioja Alta.
Marques de Riscal 2019 XR Reserva Rioja
Spanish Red
Deep cherry colour accompanies liquorice, cinnamon and black pepper. Mature fruit appears with freshness, polished tannins and structure. The finish is long, with light balsamic notes. Tempranillo and Graciano spend twenty-five months in American oak. The wine carries 15 percent alcohol. Small berries and clusters came from a harvest with low pH and high acidity.
Olivier Rivière 2023 Le Blanc Rioja
Spanish White
Straw-yellow colour with golden reflections accompanies peach, stone fruit, citrus, mandarin and spice. The white blend is creamy, with acidity and a long finish. Viura, Malvasía and Garnacha Blanca come from nine small parcels in Rioja Alavesa on clay and marl. Grapes are hand harvested, then fermentation and ageing are divided equally between concrete and French oak for eight to ten months.
Rioja Vega 2018 Tempranillo Blanco Reserva
Spanish White
Golden in colour, with tea, honey and subtle smoke. Toast, cream and citrus appear with apple, pear, pineapple and vanilla, while the mouthfeel is gently oily and the finish dry and chalky. Made entirely from Tempranillo Blanco, this dry, barrel-fermented white from Spain's Rioja region combines crisp acidity, lasting length and an elegant mineral note.
La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 890 Selección Especial 2010 Rioja
Spanish Red
Red plum and blackberry lead a layered bouquet of sandalwood, dried flowers, dill and exotic spice. With air, cherry, cedar, rooibos tea and a subtle cocoa note come forward. The palate is concentrated but refined, supported by fresh acidity and smooth, integrated tannins. Mature oak contributes vanilla and gentle balsamic detail without overwhelming the fruit. Long and composed, it closes with dried red berries, spice and a quiet earthy note.
Gómez Cruzado 2021 Cerro Las Cuevas Selección Terroir Rioja
Spanish Red
Ripe blackberry and dark plum lead, followed by warm spice, cool menthol and a distinct mineral note. The palate is full-flavoured and supple, with generous black fruit carried by fresh acidity and finely controlled extraction. A savoury earthiness adds depth through the middle without obscuring the fruit. The finish is long and composed, balancing voluptuous texture with lift, spice and the firm clarity of old-vine Rioja.
Gómez Cruzado 2017 Montes Obarenes Selección Terroir Rioja Blanco
Spanish White
White peach and ripe orchard fruit open with creamy, honeyed aromas and a measured layer of buttery spice. Fine oak adds breadth while a clear mineral note keeps the profile composed. The palate is generous at first, then brightens through focused citrus acidity and a gently savoury, structured edge. Subtle bitterness brings definition to the long finish, balancing richness with freshness and an elegant, lightly austere line.
Telmo Rodriguez 2017 La Estrada Rioja
Spanish Red
Dark cherry and dried red fruit meet potpourri, leather and a quiet earthy note. The palate is ripe yet fresh, with red and dark fruit framed by dusty tannins, subtle spice and restrained vanilla. A faint rustic character gives the wine texture and individuality, while the finish remains long and composed. Decant before serving with roast lamb, grilled pork, braised beef, mushrooms or aged Manchego.
Hacienda López de Haro 2017 Rioja Reserva
Spanish Red
Ripe cherry and dark berries lead, with cedar, tobacco and warm baking spice adding mature savoury depth. The palate is dry and robust, balancing concentrated fruit with fresh acidity and firm, polished tannins. Earth and vanilla gather through the persistent finish, making it a natural match for lamb, braised beef, grilled mushrooms or aged Manchego.
Faustino 2022 Rioja Art Collection Crianza
Spanish Red
Ripe black fruit, vanilla and toasted oak lead, with violet and dried-fruit notes adding complexity. The palate is round and generous, its smooth texture balanced by well-integrated acidity and a savoury, nutty edge. A long, expressive finish carries fruit and toast together, making this a polished match for lamb, roast pork, mushrooms or aged Manchego.
Marqués de Cáceres 2022 Ecológico Rioja
Spanish Red
Wild berries and dark cherry lead, with smoky liquorice, vanilla and gentle spice adding depth. The palate is soft and fruit-forward, balancing a supple texture with fresh acidity and restrained American oak. Whole-berry fermentation keeps the red fruit vivid through the smooth finish, making this organically certified Rioja an easy match for barbecue lamb chops, chicken wings or firm cheeses.
La Rioja Alta 2020 Viña Alberdi Reserva
Spanish Red
Ripe plum and red cherry lead, layered with vanilla, cedar, balsamic notes and a touch of caramel from American oak. The palate is medium-bodied and polished, with bright acidity and fine tannins keeping the fruit composed. Savoury spice builds through the long finish, giving this traditional Rioja enough depth for roast lamb, mushrooms or slow-cooked pork.
Imperial 2012 Rioja Gran Reserva
Spanish Red
A mature, classical Rioja with blackberry, dried cherry, cedar, tobacco, vanilla, leather and warm spice. The palate brings ripe dark fruit together with savoury earth and a fresh mineral lift, supported by polished tannins and measured structure. Graceful rather than heavy through the persistent finish, it suits roasted meats, grilled lamb or aged hard cheeses.
Marqués de Murrieta 2010 Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial Rioja
Spanish Red
Exceptional and highly complex, showing layered aromas of black cherry, cassis and plum alongside dried flowers, cedar, tobacco and subtle balsamic and mineral notes. The palate is elegant yet powerful, with finely etched tannins, vibrant acidity and remarkable depth. Long ageing brings tertiary nuances of leather, spice and tea leaf, leading to a poised, endlessly persistent finish. A benchmark Rioja of outstanding finesse, structure and longevity.
Lopez de Heredia 2010 Vina Bosconia Reserva Rioja
Spanish Red
Forest floor, cigar box and old oak lead the mature aroma, with restrained cinnamon, coconut and vanilla sitting behind the savoury notes. The palate remains fresh and balanced, combining dried red fruit with firm structure and an earthy, polished texture. Its mature character feels composed rather than tired. The finish is long and savoury, carrying tobacco, wood spice and quiet fruit persistence.
La Rioja Alta Viña Ardanza 2012 Reserva
Spanish Red
Graceful and classically styled, with ripe fruit, gentle smoke and polished oak forming a seamless aromatic line. The palate is medium-bodied and smooth, with oak warmth building around the fruit in a measured, savoury shape. Nothing feels excessive or heavy. The finish is composed and persistent, leaving soft smoke, mellow fruit and a quietly traditional Rioja character.
Don Quintin Ortega 2023 Joven
Spanish Red
Palacios Remondo 2016 Quiñón de Valmira Rioja
Spanish Red
Nearly translucent ruby, with rose, lilac and jasmine unfolding around redcurrant, raspberry and rhubarb. Mint, white pepper and a restrained caramel note add complexity. The palate is filigreed yet concentrated, combining generous texture with striking freshness and intensity. Finely drawn rather than heavy, it carries its floral red fruit through a harmonious, elegant finish.
Viña Ane 2019 Autor Eduardo Monge Rioja 1.5 L
Spanish Red
Perfumed raspberry and black cherry lead, sharpened by fine baking spice and cracked pepper. The palate is medium-bodied and composed, with an easy lift of acidity carrying the fruit through long, firm but polished tannins. Harmonious and finely judged, it finishes with lingering cherry, spice and quiet oak warmth rather than overt weight.