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Fento 2020 Tinto Rías Baixas
Tart red fruit and wild berries lead, edged by bramble, balsamic herbs and a subtle peppery note. The palate is light on its feet, with vivid acidity keeping the fruit direct and energetic. A savoury mineral line adds shape without heaviness, carrying the native red blend into a fresh, clean and gently rustic finish.
Cinco Leguas 2022 La Maldición Tinto Fino Vinos de Madrid
Light, dry and rustic in the best sense, with an easy flow and enough freshness to keep the palate lively. High-elevation Tempranillo gives the wine its structure, while Malvar from similarly elevated vineyards adds lift to the blend. The texture is unforced and approachable, closing cleanly with gentle grip and a distinctly thirst-quenching feel.
Telmo Rodríguez 2019 Pegaso Arrebatacapas Cebreros
Cherry red and taut, with red berries, sweet spice and balsamic herbs drawing the nose into a cool, scrubland character. The palate is firmly structured yet energetic, its bright acidity lifting the fruit and keeping the savoury detail precise. Peppery spice and herbal freshness linger on the dry, focused finish.
Arzuaga 2021 La Planta Ribera del Duero 1.5L (Magnum)
High-toned red fruit leads, with tart strawberry and cherry framed by scrubland herbs, resin, mineral notes and gentle toast. Fresh and welcoming on entry, the palate gains fleshy volume through the middle while structured tannins stay balanced. Bright acidity and softly sweet spice shape a composed, persistent finish.
Orto 2021 Montsant Tinto
Wild berries and vivid red fruit lead, lifted by blue flowers and a lightly savoury, earthy edge. The palate is medium-weight, juicy and energetic, with a rustic streak balanced by an unexpected touch of finesse. Freshness keeps the blend agile, carrying its fragrant fruit and gentle spice into a clean, food-friendly finish.
Albamar 2020 Edición Especial Nai Mencía Ribeira Sacra
Deep red-purple, with ripe black fruit and dried herbs giving the nose richness and lift in equal measure. Soft and creamy on the palate, it balances red-fruit compote with savoury detail and well-judged acidity. Supple rather than heavy, the texture stays generous before a fresh, composed and gently herbal finish.
Teso La Monja 2015 Victorino Toro
Toasty blackberry, cassis and blueberry lead into dark chocolate, coffee and sweet spice. Powerful and concentrated, the palate remains creamy and well structured, with mineral and balsamic notes bringing savoury definition to the ripe black fruit. Firm tannins shape the long, warming finish. Decant for braised beef, lamb or aged cheese.
Celler 9+ 2017 Medol Organic Tarragona
Fresh and lightly earthy, with plum and wild raspberry at the centre of a vivid red-fruited profile. A gentle natural spritz brings lift to the palate, while the texture remains easy and unforced. The finish stays bright and gently savoury. Serve cool rather than warm; its character suits charcuterie, grilled vegetables, roast poultry or casual Mediterranean dishes.
Palacios Remondo 2016 Quiñón de Valmira Rioja
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.
Albamar 2020 O Esteiro Tinto
Eucalyptus and pine needles lead a distinctive, savoury nose, with the blend’s delicate fruit kept light and lifted. The palate is sharp, fresh and finely drawn, showing restraint rather than weight. Caiño, Espadeiro and Mencia give it an Atlantic edge, with herbal detail and bright acidity carrying the finish. Serve lightly cool with grilled sardines, charred vegetables, pork or mushroom dishes.
Bodegas Artazu 2007 Santa Cruz de Artazu
Ripe red berries open with cream, warm spice and a light touch of leather. Concentrated berry fruit carries through the palate, framed by juicy acidity and a firm but measured structure. Savoury detail emerges on the finish, adding depth without overwhelming the fruit. Serve with roast lamb, braised beef or grilled mushrooms.
Lopez De Heredia 2011 Vina Tondonia Mg
A classic mature Rioja with dried cherry, orange peel and red plum, layered with cedar, tobacco, vanilla and sweet spice. The palate is refined and graceful, with silky, resolved tannins and bright acidity giving the evolved fruit freshness. Subtle oxidative and savoury notes carry through the long finish. Decant gently and serve with lamb, mushrooms or aged cheese.
Albamar 2021 Albino Blanc de Noirs
Pear and wild strawberry meet tart cranberry, citrus peel and a touch of pepper. The palate is bone-dry and energetic, with bright acidity, pronounced minerality and a saline, gently bitter finish. This unusual blanc de noirs benefits from air and pairs well with grilled fish, shellfish or savoury rice dishes.
Suertes del Marqués 2017 El Lance 7 Fuentes
Blackberry, cherry and wild strawberry open the nose, joined by crushed stone and a lift of wild herbs. Light to medium-bodied yet supple, the palate carries juicy red and dark fruit over fresh acidity and finely shaped tannins. Volcanic mineral character brings tension to a dry, lively and savoury finish.
Castell d’Encus 2014 Quest
Peppery and herbal on the nose, with cassis, blackberry and a cool minty lift over restrained oak. The palate is silky and intensely savoury, its dark fruit carried by ultra-fine tannins and a fresh, poised line. Dark spice gathers through the finish, leaving an elegant mountain-grown red with concentration, clarity and remarkable composure.
Las Moradas de San Martín 2018 Las Luces Vinos de Madrid
Cherry-coloured and aromatic, with wild berries, balsamic herbs, liquorice and grapefruit lifted by a clear note of thyme. Broad and unctuous on the palate, it carries the mineral stamp of dry-farmed granite soils without losing freshness. Excellent natural acidity balances the depth, leading to an elegant, persistent finish with a subtle bitter edge.
Viña Ane 2019 Autor Eduardo Monge Rioja 1.5L (Magnum)
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.
Hammeken Cellars 2013 Tosalet Vinyes Velles Priorat
Cranberry, red cherry and blackberry lead a concentrated aroma, joined by tobacco, cocoa and eucalyptus. The palate is full and structured, with firm, ripe tannins giving shape to the dark fruit. Slate and cracked pepper add a savoury mineral edge, while liquorice brings depth through the middle. The finish is long and warming, carrying fruit, spice and cocoa in a composed, persistent line.
Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5° 2008 Ribera del Duero
Serious and tightly drawn, with dark cherry and black fruit joined by blood orange, dried herbs, forest floor, black tea and a subtle balsamic note. The palate is long rather than broad, driven by juicy acidity, fine tannins and a firm mineral edge. Savoury and precise through the finish, it rewards decanting and pairs well with lamb or slow-cooked beef.
Albamar 2020 Clarete Mencía Rosado
Wild strawberry, red cherry and citrus peel lead, with herbal and lightly savoury notes adding depth. The palate is dry, brisk and saline, its fresh acidity rounded by six months on the lees without overt oak flavour. Energetic and quietly complex, it works well with grilled prawns, charcuterie, tomato salads or lightly spiced dishes.
Escudero Vermouth De Garnacha G Reserva
An aromatic Garnacha-based vermouth with ripe fruit, honey and dried citrus, layered with rosemary, thyme, cinnamon and woodland herbs. The palate balances gentle sweetness with the clean bitterness of wormwood, while nutty and herbal notes carry the finish. Serve it chilled over ice with an orange twist, or alongside olives, almonds and savoury snacks.
Estrella Damm Mediterranean Lager 500 mL
Fresh-tasting, with lively acidity, this lager is made from barley malt, rice and hops. The official account identifies natural ingredients without additives or preservatives, followed by one week in fermentation tanks and two weeks in maturation tanks. Its fresh taste and lively acidity are recorded alongside those ingredients, the fermentation period and the maturation period.










