Rioja
Real Agrado 2024 Rioja Garnacha
Raspberry and red cherry open with bramble, boysenberry and violet, while a floral, herbal edge adds lift. Just below medium weight, the palate is fresh, restrained and savoury, with a fine dusty texture and a quiet touch of cola. The finish runs long and composed. Serve with tapas, grilled pork, lamb or charcuterie.
Real Agrado 2024 Rioja Blanco
Tropical fruit, peach skin and orange blossom open with a quiet herbal accent. Fresh and crisp on the palate, the wine carries subtle citrus notes through balanced acidity and a clean, persistent finish. The profile is bright, precise and distinctly dry. Serve with grilled prawns, white fish, light salads or soft cheeses.
Real Agrado 2021 Rioja Crianza
Fresh red fruit leads, framed by gentle oak and soft toasted notes. Dry and medium-bodied, the palate is fruit-forward yet composed, with lively Rioja acidity and moderate tannins giving shape. A classical profile carries a subtle modern ease, finishing long and clean. Serve with roast lamb, pork, grilled mushrooms or aged manchego.
Bodegas Ortega Ezquerro 2019 Don Quintin Ortega Rioja Tinto
Dark berry fruit and graphite open with a lifted balsamic edge. The palate is rich and concentrated but stays fresh, its supple texture framed by fine, elegant tannins. Oak brings measured savoury depth without masking the fruit, and the finish lingers with dark mineral detail. Serve with grilled lamb, roast beef or mushrooms cooked with herbs.
Don Quintín Ortega 2022 Rioja Blanco
Lopez de Heredia 2013 Vina Tondonia Reserva Rioja
Dried berry and restrained black fruit open with wild herbs, balsamic lift and sweet spice. The palate is rich yet finely controlled, with a smooth, developed texture held by firm, elegant tannins and chalky grip. Cedar and vanilla sit quietly behind the fruit, leading into a layered, savoury finish. Serve with roast lamb, braised beef or aged manchego.
La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 890 Selección Especial 2001 Rioja 750 mL
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 2018 Cerro Las Cuevas Selección Terroir Rioja 750 mL
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 750 mL
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 750 mL
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.
Cune Imperial Rioja 2012
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.
Lopez de Heredia 2010 Vina Bosconia Reserva Rioja
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
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.
El Pacto 2021 Ojo Gallo Rioja
Pale cherry in colour, with fresh raspberry and strawberry lifted by lavender, thyme and a delicate floral edge. The palate is juicy and medium-bodied, its field-blend character bringing gentle fruit, easy tannins and an appealing sense of energy. Unoaked and lightly savoury, it finishes clean and bright, with the freshness and drinkability of a traditional clarete.
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.
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.