Rioja
Rioja, one of Spain's most esteemed wine regions, is renowned for its exceptional fine wines. With a winemaking tradition that spans centuries, Rioja is celebrated for its unique terroir, diverse grape varieties, and the artistry of its winemakers. Situated in northern Spain, Rioja produces wines that embody the rich history and passion of Spanish winemaking.
One of the most famous vineyards in Rioja is Bodegas Marqués de Riscal, a historic winery that has been producing wines since 1858. Their wines, including the iconic Marqués de Riscal Reserva and Marqués de Riscal Gran Reserva, are renowned for their elegance, complexity, and age-worthiness.
Another esteemed vineyard is Bodegas López de Heredia Viña Tondonia, known for its traditional winemaking practices and long-aged wines. Their Viña Tondonia Reserva and Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva are highly sought-after by wine enthusiasts seeking the classic Rioja style.
Rioja is primarily known for its red wines, which are crafted predominantly from the Tempranillo grape variety. Notable vineyards such as Bodegas Muga, Bodegas Roda, and Bodegas CVNE (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España) produce exceptional red wines that showcase the region's unique characteristics. These wines display flavours of ripe red fruit, subtle oak influence, well-integrated tannins, and a remarkable balance.
Rioja also offers notable white wines, mainly made from the Viura grape variety. Bodegas Riojanas, Bodegas Ontañón, and Bodegas Valdemar are among the renowned vineyards that produce exquisite white wines with vibrant acidity, citrus flavours, and a refreshing crispness.
The region's wines are often classified into four categories: Rioja, Crianza, Reserva, and Gran Reserva, indicating the aging process and quality level. This classification system ensures consistent quality and allows wine lovers to choose wines based on their preferred style and maturity.
Rioja's fine wines beautifully capture the essence of the region, showcasing a harmonious balance between tradition and innovation. Whether you're savouring a well-aged Reserva, a vibrant Crianza, or a complex Gran Reserva, Rioja's wines promise an unforgettable experience that reflects the region's winemaking heritage and dedication to excellence.
Rioja
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€647.20 |
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Deep amber in colour, this is always such a unique wine. Hardly surprisingly given its oxidative ageing process, it has a significant hint of Jerez about it on the nose with notes of roasted almonds and a light hint of marmite, with a sweet suggestion of caramelised shallots behind, all of this topped off with a definite touch of strawberries and vanilla. The palate astonishes with its fine, elegant, almost searing freshness. Everything is in such wonderful balance – it is completely glorious. The texture is light yet with a slight oak tannin grip. Sweet strawberries lie in the background but that acidity has an almost tart tangerine quality to it, it is so refreshing. The wine has a beautiful finish of red apple and lemon pith mixing with the touch of almonds. This is a very fine, extremely fresh and absolutely incomparable ten-year-old rosé. Oh delicious. Drink 2021 to 2038.
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Rioja | 1 | - |
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€410.80 |
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€530.00 |
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Deep amber in colour, this is always such a unique wine. Hardly surprisingly given its oxidative ageing process, it has a significant hint of Jerez about it on the nose with notes of roasted almonds and a light hint of marmite, with a sweet suggestion of caramelised shallots behind, all of this topped off with a definite touch of strawberries and vanilla. The palate astonishes with its fine, elegant, almost searing freshness. Everything is in such wonderful balance – it is completely glorious. The texture is light yet with a slight oak tannin grip. Sweet strawberries lie in the background but that acidity has an almost tart tangerine quality to it, it is so refreshing. The wine has a beautiful finish of red apple and lemon pith mixing with the touch of almonds. This is a very fine, extremely fresh and absolutely incomparable ten-year-old rosé. Oh delicious. Drink 2021 to 2038.
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Rioja | 1 | - |
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€333.00 |
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