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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Rioja | 1 | - |
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€1,011.83 |
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The Remirez de Ganuza Rioja Gran Reserva 2010 is a distinguished Spanish red, epitomising the fine craftsmanship of founder Fernando Remirez de Ganuza. This premium wine has been cultivated in the prestigious Rioja Alavesa region, using hand-picked Tempranillo and Graciano grapes. Traditional techniques merge harmoniously with innovative elements - exemplified in the use of new French oak barrels for a precise 26 month maturation process. Rich ruby in colour, this full-bodied masterpiece bears the aroma of ripe red fruits, laced with hints of leather and spice. On the palate, it reveals a complex, well-rounded symphony of flavours, leaving an enduring finish. This elegant vintage lends itself perfectly to game dishes or red meats, adding a drop of luxury to fine dining experiences. With the Remirez de Ganuza Rioja Gran Reserva 2010, one savours not just a splendid wine, but the testament of a relentless pursuit of excellence in viniculture. |
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Rioja | 26 | - |
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€606.23 |
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Hailing from the celebrated winemaking region of Spain, Remirez de Ganuza Rioja Gran Reserva 2011 is an impeccable embodiment of terroir distinction and winemaking artistry. Hand-harvested and masterfully crafted by the esteemed Remirez de Ganuza estate, this Spanish icon is created from a varietal blend of 90% Tempranillo and 10% Graciano grapes from 60-year old vines for a superlative heritage expression. Its lavish ageing in French oak barrels for 27 months yields an unforgettably intense palate. Bursting with richness, this full-bodied red reveals complex notes of ripe red fruit, sweet spices and fine-leather, underpinned by silky tannins and balanced acidity. With its lingering, elegant finish, the Remirez de Ganuza Rioja Gran Reserva 2011 is unquestionably a magnum opus of the estate's 40 years of winemaking brilliance. A beautifully crafted trophy wine that speaks volumes for the grandeur of Spanish fine wine. |
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Rioja | 24 | - |
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€478.00 |
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Experience the intense flavour and delight of the Remirez de Ganuza Rioja Reserva 2006, a vibrant embodiment of Spanish craftsmanship. Renowned winemaker, Fernando Remirez de Ganuza, utilises a careful blend of predominantly Tempranillo, with a small blend of Graciano grapes, sourced from their oldest vineyards in the heart of Rioja Alavesa. Notable for its meticulous production process, only the shoulders or the thickest parts of the grapes are used, fermented in new French oak barrels. The 2006 vintage enchants with a deep, ruby-red hue, an aromatic bouquet of wild berries and hints of spice, with an exquisite balance of smoked toffee. The palate introduces a powerful presence, offering an intricate blend of fruit, oak, and mineral notes with a long, structured finish. The Remirez de Ganuza Rioja Reserva 2006 provides not only a sip of wine but a savoured taste of tradition and the essence of Rioja. |
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Rioja | 3 | - |
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€951.22 |
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Hailing from the celebrated Rioja Alavesa region, the magnificent Remirez de Ganuza Rioja Reserva 2008 is a true testament to Spanish viticulture. The craftsmen behind this vintage, Bodegas Remirez de Ganuza, employ a meticulous grape selection process that involves pioneering destemming techniques to maximise the fruit's essence. Harvested from 60-years-old vineyards, this Tempranillo and Graciano blend underwent malolactic fermentation in new French oak barrels for 19 months. The result is a full-bodied, expressive wine. The Remirez de Ganuza Rioja Reserva 2008 possesses intense, concentrated fruit notes of blackberry and plum complementing the warm spices, cocoa, and cedar base, courtesy of its oak ageing. The finely branched tannins lend an exquisite elegance and reverence to this wine, further enhancing its velvety texture and elongated finish. Representing the top tier of Spanish wines, a bottle of Remirez de Ganuza Rioja Reserva 2008 is a must-have in the collection of discerning wine enthusiasts. |
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Rioja | 5 | - |
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€918.82 |
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Discover the exquisite delight that is the Remirez de Ganuza Rioja Reserva 2009. This esteemed vintage, brought forth from the heart of Spain's respected Rioja wine region, exemplifies the masterful expertise of its producer, Fernando Remirez de Ganuza. With decades in the wine-making industry, Fernando has revolutionised Rioja viticulture, selecting only the best grape clusters to be transformed into this exceptional Reserva. The Remirez de Ganuza Rioja Reserva 2009 is a superb blend of 90% Tempranillo and 10% Graciano grapes, aged to perfection in French and American oak barrels, resulting in a rich, full-bodied wine. Hints of flavourful black fruits meld harmoniously with the depth of spicy oak, exuding a sophisticated taste experience. Don't be surprised by the wine's unique, lingering complex finish—exhibiting dark chocolate and cedar. Enjoy the true essence of Rioja with the Remirez de Ganuza Rioja Reserva 2009; a bottle for those seeking a distinctively luxurious pour. |
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Rioja | 3 | 95 (WA) |
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€649.43 |
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Wine Advocate (95)The phenomenal 2010 Reserva is produced with 90% Tempranillo, 5% Graciano and some 5% of the skins of Malvasía and Viura grapes used for the white wine after it finished fermenting. Here, they select the grapes from some of their best and oldest vineyards, put them in cold storage for 24 hours and then exclusively select the grapes from the top half of the bunches. It fermented in 7,000-liter oak vats and small stainless steel tanks followed by malolactic and 25 months aging in new French barriques. This is a vintage that deserves to be laid down in the cellar, as it has all the components and the balance to develop into a superb classical Rioja with a few more years in bottle. Everything seems to be in its place, and all components show high quality: the tannins, the acidity, the oak, the fruit... Highly recommended. One for the cellar. 72,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in May 2013. |
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Rioja | 2 | - |
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€573.83 |
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Expertly crafted by acclaimed winemaker Fernando Remirez de Ganuza, the Remirez de Ganuza Rioja Reserva 2011 is a superb expression of Spanish finesse. Grapes are handpicked from the oldest vines in Rioja Alavesa, aged for 22 months in French oak, then bottled without filtration or clarification — manifesting an intense character that truly reflects its terroir. Its voluptuous bouquet bears notes of ripe red fruits, sweet spices, and smoky cedar, while the palate is noted for its well-structured tannins and endless finish. Drinking wonderfully now, the Remirez de Ganuza Rioja Reserva 2011 also possesses remarkable cellaring potential. A benchmark in modern Rioja winemaking, this distinguished reserva aligns tradition with innovation, achieving a harmony highly coveted among fine wine enthusiasts. Fully certified by the Consejo Regulador DOCa Rioja, it is indeed a testament to uncompromising quality and style. |
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Rioja | 1 | - |
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€667.79 |
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Admired for its masterful blend and sophisticated depth, the Remirez de Ganuza Rioja Reserva 2012 hails from the esteemed vineyards in Rioja Alavesa. Produced by the renowned vintner Fernando Remirez de Ganuza, the wine represents his innovative passion towards achieving superior quality by pushing boundaries of traditional winemaking. A meticulously handpicked selection of Tempranillo and Graciano grapes forms the heart of this premium red, ensuring the highest quality clusters are utilised. After destemming by the patented Remirez system, the berries are fermented in small 7hl French oak vats before ageing for 22 months, creating truly distinctive aromas and deep complexity. On the palate, one is treated to luscious layers of blackcurrant, damson, sweet spice, and toasted oak, resonating in a profound finish. Revolutionising Rioja with each vintage and captivating globally, the Remirez de Ganuza Rioja Reserva 2012 offers a distinguished, polished expression of contemporary Spanish winemaking. |
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Rioja | 1 | - |
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€1,030.15 |
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Rioja | 4 | - |
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€872.63 |
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Emanating from the revered Rioja Alavesa region, the Remirez de Ganuza Rioja Trasnocho 2013 personifies the consummate artistry of renowned winemaker, Fernando Remirez de Ganuza. This impeccable vintage was meticulously crafted using a unique 'trasnocho' process. Grapes undergo a careful selection, with skins left to soak overnight after fermenting, eliciting a complex, concentrated flavour profile. A bewitching bouquet of ripe red fruits, dark chocolate, and nuanced oak sweeps forward from this wine, giving way to a palate of cherries, tobacco, and spice. This plush tapestry of tastes is underpinned by robust tannins and a poised, lasting finish. The Remirez de Ganuza estate stands proudly amongst the grand old vineyards of Rioja Alavesa, innovatively manipulating tradition to create wines of extraordinary quality. Embarking on a bottle of Remirez de Ganuza Rioja Trasnocho 2013, is truly an incomparable journey into the soul of Spanish winemaking. |
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Rioja | 4 | - |
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€731.58 |
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Experience the impeccable luxury of Remirez de Ganuza Rioja Trasnocho 2014, a brilliant expression of meticulous Spanish viniculture from the distinguished Remirez de Ganuza estate. Located in the renowned Rioja Alavesa region, this extraordinary vintage demonstrates a profound commitment to elegance and finesse. Ambitious terroir-driven craftsmanship shines in this wine, showcasing the blend of old-vine Tempranillo and Graciano grapes, hand-picked and subjected to an innovative 'trasnocho' method. This technique involves gently pressing the grape skins after fermentation to yield an extra-fragrant, concentrated and potion-like juice—maximising depth of flavour and structural integrity. The result is an opulent wine which marries intense fruit purity with complex nuances of leather, tobacco and spice, seamlessly integrated with French oak ageing. Remirez de Ganuza Rioja Trasnocho 2014 is a remarkable testament to exclusivity, pioneering spirit, and uncompromising quality. |
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Rioja | 1 | 98 (JS) |
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€1,280.87 |
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James Suckling (98)Distinctive peppery aromas with spicy, wild bramble berries, violets and wild red fruit. The palate holds fine-grained tannins and delivers a taut, linear and unwavering texture. Succulent, refined and regal. Pure red-cherry finish. Superb. Faultless. Tempranillo with graciano. Try from 2021. |
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Rioja | 1 | 98 (JA) |
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€428.80 |
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Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (98)The talented Telmo Rodriguez is launching this wine onto the Place with its first vintage for the entirety of its production. The grapes are from a 3.8ha limestone-dominant plot within the family’s Remelluri estate, found in the foothills of the Sierra de Tolono mountains. A sweet and smoky attack, with a ton of flavours and fragrant aromatics that grab hold and hang on, from dense liquorice root to crushed stones to blueberry, redcurrant, rose petals and tobacco, nothing too much or too overwhelming, but you also feel the herb-strewn call of the vineyard and you want to be there, among the vines where this is made. Get hold of it now, enjoy the brilliance of Telmo Rodriguez and the sense of place that he can bring to a wine. A field blend, as with the brilliant Remelluri Blanco, with just over 7,000 bottles in this inaugural vintage. An outstanding first outing that you should be following - believe me, this is a cult wine in the making. |
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Rioja | 1 | 100 (JS) |
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€481.60 |
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James Suckling (100)Such a deep yet complex and sophisticated nose, showing discretion, perfume and finesse. A hint of violet extract to the black cherries, crushed blueberries and cocoa powder aromas, together with Spanish cigars that slowly evolve to truffle, black pepper, incense and freshly chopped herbs. Juicy, yet really composed and dry, with medium to full body and abundant, immaculately fine-grained tannins that unwind evenly on the palate. A style that is restrainedly plush and refined, showing superb precision, cohesion and length, when you give it enough time in your glass. If Las Beatas is the fine Burgundy, then this would be Telmo Rodriguez’s Rioja answer to world-class Bordeaux. Decant it to let the complexity come through. Drink through the next 20 plus years. |
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Rioja | 1 | 100 (JA) |
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€536.88 |
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Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (100)I tasted this at the property from barrel, thrilled to follow it now in bottle. Grabs you from the first moments with its sage, thyme, dried flowers and incense aromatics, clings to your nostrils, drawing you in, so much depth of flavour to the vivid raspberry and sour cherry fruits, delicate and yet powerful. Hard to describe how little artifice is conveyed in the glass, it's not a wine that is coated in new oak, instead it is delicate, poised, crafted, utterly gorgeous, so moreish. Harvest October 6 to 18, 3.8ha, old gobelet vines, with any replacements coming from massal selction. Iconic winemaking partnership Telmo Rodriguez and Pablo Eguzkiza. I hope everyone folllowed my advice from the first vintage to get on board because it is more than living up to its potential, and its tiny quatities means that first come are almost certainly first served. |
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Rioja | 3 | 94+ (WA) |
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€334.38 |
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Wine Advocate (94+)I found a very complete 2015 Finca Martelo that followed the style and the quality path of the previous vintages. The release of this wine was an important milestone for Torre de Oña, where they look for the typicity of Rioja Alavesa through a blend of old-vine Tempranillo with 6% other varieties (Mazuelo, Garnacha and even white Viura). 2015 was a healthy harvest, and the wine shows a nice combination of power and elegance. It's clean and modern but with a traditional twist, some developed aromas and very fine chalky tannins from the limestone-rich soils. 80,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in January 2019. |
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Rioja | 2 | 95 (WA) |
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€204.78 |
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Wine Advocate (95)The 2016 Finca Martelo comes from one of the longest harvests in their history. It's a blend of Tempranillo with 6% other varieties, Mazuelo, Garnacha and even white Viura intermixed in the field with a south-facing slope on very white soils. The grapes were hand picked, destemmed and crushed, then put through a seven-day cold soak before fermenting (uncrushed) in stainless steel followed by malolactic that took 98 days. The wine matured in used oak barrels, 80% American and 20% French, for 24 months with four traditional rackings. This wine has a separate winery with smaller vats for each of the plots, and the wine was kept in vat for a further six months before it was bottled in June 2020. It has 14.5% alcohol and a pH of 3.57. It has a lively and young color and a very expressive nose (the cold soak and the semi-carbonic maceration), and there is a strong spiciness despite the fact they never use any new oak. It's mellow and round, with glossy tannins and a very gentle mouthfeel, with good complexity and those chalky tannins. This is a young and more modern wine than the range from la Rioja Alta. This is a wine that was developed between 2005 and 2012, and they saw the mix of barrels worked better than a single origin. 80,000 bottles produced. |
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Rioja | 2 | - |
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€609.22 |
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A time-honoured beacon of fine Spanish viticulture, the Vega Sicilia Macan 2017 manifests the prodigious talent of esteemed winemakers Vega Sicilia and Benjamin de Rothschild. Their meticulous cultivation in the privileged soils of Rioja delivers the extraordinary depth and diversity that sets Macan apart. Born from 40-year-old Tempranillo vines and matured for 15 months in French oak barrels, each bottle imbues a spectacular confluence of rich black fruit, vivacious violet hues, and subtle notes of vanilla, clove and tobacco. Renowned as the epitome of modern Riojan winemaking, Vega Sicilia Macan 2017 boasts an impeccable balance between intensity and elegance, power and finesse, inviting discerning palates to savour its enduring allure. When in search of an exceptional Spanish red, turn to the opulence of Vega Sicilia Macan 2017, a testament to the art of precision, passion and perfection in winemaking. |
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Rioja | 24 | 94 (WA) |
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€532.42 |
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Wine Advocate (94)Their second wine in the Bordeaux sense is the 2018 Macán Clásico, which in the cooler and late year (they picked between October 2nd and 14th) fermented in stainless steel and matured in 50% new French oak barrels, 10% American oak barrel and 40% used ones for 12 months. The wine has moderate ripeness and alcohol (14%) in a fresher, subtler and more elegant year with good freshness (a pH of 3.75) and balance. It's young and creamy, a baby that will improve as it burns down that fat. Separating the press wine by quality and aging it separately seems to have increased the precision. It has to be one of the finest vintages for this wine; it is round and nicely textured. It could be an improved version of the 2016. 151,411 bottles, 1,053 magnums and some larger formats were filled during August 2020. |
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Rioja | 3 | - |
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€538.42 |
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Indulge in the esteemed Vega Sicilia Macan Classico 2019, a paragon of the Rioja region. A collaborative creation by iconic Spanish producers Vega Sicilia and Benjamin de Rothschild, this vintage embodies meticulous craftsmanship. The selection process is stringent - only Tempranillo grapes nurtured in calcareous clay soils are deemed worthy. Thanks to the continental climate with Atlantic influence, these grapes garner a unique richness. Through unhurried fermentation and 15 months in French oak barrels, the Vega Sicilia Macan Classico 2019 develops ripe fruit flavours harmonized with whispers of spicy undertones and striking minerality. Exhibiting an audacious, translucent crimson hue, this wine showcases silky tannins and an enduring finish. Vega Sicilia Macan Classico 2019 personifies elegance and meets the discerning palate with complex layers of aroma. Consider this wine as the pinnacle of your collection, testament to the unmatched brilliance of the Rioja's highly esteemed terroir. |
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Rioja | 1 | 96 (TA) |
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€413.27 |
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Tim Atkin MW (96)The latest vintage of Etienne Cordonnier’s wine, made with the help of Rioja legend Jesus Madrazo, is every bit as exciting as the 2014. Now housed in its own winery in Languardia, this is fasting turning into one of the very best producers in the region. Combining Tempranillo with 7% Graciano, it’s wonderfully perfumed and refined with polished tannins, tangy acidity and orange peel and blackberry fruit flavours. Delicious. |
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Rioja | 1 | 97 (TA) |
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€408.78 |
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Tim Atkin MW (97)Now established in his own state-of-the-art modern winery and the owner of 19 hectares in Languardia, Navaridas and Lapueble de Labarca, divided into 19 different parcels, Etienne Cordonnier is producing one of Rioja’s most distinguished wines. The 2016 is the best release yet, made from Tempranillo and 8% Graciano and showing scented, floral elegance, fine tannins and subtle wood. Margaux meets Rioja? |
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Rioja | 2 | - |
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€589.43 |
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Immerse yourself in the excellence of Vinicola Real 200 Monges Seleccion Especial 2004. This Spanish red wine, produced in the illustrious Rioja region, is a testament to authentic viniculture. Vinicola Real, a respected winery since 1983, carefully selects the Tempranillo, Graciano, and Garnacha grapes used in its creation. The wine is meticulously aged for 18 months in new French and American oak barrels, resulting in a rich, deeply satisfying flavour. The 2004 vintage’s personality expresses notes of ripe fruit, toasty spices, and rich chocolate, ultimately culminating in a long, elegant finish. Considered a masterpiece, the Vinicola Real 200 Monges Seleccion Especial 2004 is less a beverage, more an extraordinary experience for the palate. Its balanced acidity and remarkable complexity have earned it international acclaim among wine connoisseurs. For those with refined taste, the Vinicola Real 200 Monges Seleccion Especial 2004 is the pinnacle of wine craftsmanship. |
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€821.00 |
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The Remirez de Ganuza Rioja Gran Reserva 2010 is a distinguished Spanish red, epitomising the fine craftsmanship of founder Fernando Remirez de Ganuza. This premium wine has been cultivated in the prestigious Rioja Alavesa region, using hand-picked Tempranillo and Graciano grapes. Traditional techniques merge harmoniously with innovative elements - exemplified in the use of new French oak barrels for a precise 26 month maturation process. Rich ruby in colour, this full-bodied masterpiece bears the aroma of ripe red fruits, laced with hints of leather and spice. On the palate, it reveals a complex, well-rounded symphony of flavours, leaving an enduring finish. This elegant vintage lends itself perfectly to game dishes or red meats, adding a drop of luxury to fine dining experiences. With the Remirez de Ganuza Rioja Gran Reserva 2010, one savours not just a splendid wine, but the testament of a relentless pursuit of excellence in viniculture. |
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Rioja | 26 | - |
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€494.00 |
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Hailing from the celebrated winemaking region of Spain, Remirez de Ganuza Rioja Gran Reserva 2011 is an impeccable embodiment of terroir distinction and winemaking artistry. Hand-harvested and masterfully crafted by the esteemed Remirez de Ganuza estate, this Spanish icon is created from a varietal blend of 90% Tempranillo and 10% Graciano grapes from 60-year old vines for a superlative heritage expression. Its lavish ageing in French oak barrels for 27 months yields an unforgettably intense palate. Bursting with richness, this full-bodied red reveals complex notes of ripe red fruit, sweet spices and fine-leather, underpinned by silky tannins and balanced acidity. With its lingering, elegant finish, the Remirez de Ganuza Rioja Gran Reserva 2011 is unquestionably a magnum opus of the estate's 40 years of winemaking brilliance. A beautifully crafted trophy wine that speaks volumes for the grandeur of Spanish fine wine. |
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Rioja | 24 | - |
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€389.00 |
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Experience the intense flavour and delight of the Remirez de Ganuza Rioja Reserva 2006, a vibrant embodiment of Spanish craftsmanship. Renowned winemaker, Fernando Remirez de Ganuza, utilises a careful blend of predominantly Tempranillo, with a small blend of Graciano grapes, sourced from their oldest vineyards in the heart of Rioja Alavesa. Notable for its meticulous production process, only the shoulders or the thickest parts of the grapes are used, fermented in new French oak barrels. The 2006 vintage enchants with a deep, ruby-red hue, an aromatic bouquet of wild berries and hints of spice, with an exquisite balance of smoked toffee. The palate introduces a powerful presence, offering an intricate blend of fruit, oak, and mineral notes with a long, structured finish. The Remirez de Ganuza Rioja Reserva 2006 provides not only a sip of wine but a savoured taste of tradition and the essence of Rioja. |
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Rioja | 3 | - |
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€774.00 |
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Hailing from the celebrated Rioja Alavesa region, the magnificent Remirez de Ganuza Rioja Reserva 2008 is a true testament to Spanish viticulture. The craftsmen behind this vintage, Bodegas Remirez de Ganuza, employ a meticulous grape selection process that involves pioneering destemming techniques to maximise the fruit's essence. Harvested from 60-years-old vineyards, this Tempranillo and Graciano blend underwent malolactic fermentation in new French oak barrels for 19 months. The result is a full-bodied, expressive wine. The Remirez de Ganuza Rioja Reserva 2008 possesses intense, concentrated fruit notes of blackberry and plum complementing the warm spices, cocoa, and cedar base, courtesy of its oak ageing. The finely branched tannins lend an exquisite elegance and reverence to this wine, further enhancing its velvety texture and elongated finish. Representing the top tier of Spanish wines, a bottle of Remirez de Ganuza Rioja Reserva 2008 is a must-have in the collection of discerning wine enthusiasts. |
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Rioja | 5 | - |
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€747.00 |
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Discover the exquisite delight that is the Remirez de Ganuza Rioja Reserva 2009. This esteemed vintage, brought forth from the heart of Spain's respected Rioja wine region, exemplifies the masterful expertise of its producer, Fernando Remirez de Ganuza. With decades in the wine-making industry, Fernando has revolutionised Rioja viticulture, selecting only the best grape clusters to be transformed into this exceptional Reserva. The Remirez de Ganuza Rioja Reserva 2009 is a superb blend of 90% Tempranillo and 10% Graciano grapes, aged to perfection in French and American oak barrels, resulting in a rich, full-bodied wine. Hints of flavourful black fruits meld harmoniously with the depth of spicy oak, exuding a sophisticated taste experience. Don't be surprised by the wine's unique, lingering complex finish—exhibiting dark chocolate and cedar. Enjoy the true essence of Rioja with the Remirez de Ganuza Rioja Reserva 2009; a bottle for those seeking a distinctively luxurious pour. |
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Rioja | 3 | 95 (WA) |
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€530.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95)The phenomenal 2010 Reserva is produced with 90% Tempranillo, 5% Graciano and some 5% of the skins of Malvasía and Viura grapes used for the white wine after it finished fermenting. Here, they select the grapes from some of their best and oldest vineyards, put them in cold storage for 24 hours and then exclusively select the grapes from the top half of the bunches. It fermented in 7,000-liter oak vats and small stainless steel tanks followed by malolactic and 25 months aging in new French barriques. This is a vintage that deserves to be laid down in the cellar, as it has all the components and the balance to develop into a superb classical Rioja with a few more years in bottle. Everything seems to be in its place, and all components show high quality: the tannins, the acidity, the oak, the fruit... Highly recommended. One for the cellar. 72,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in May 2013. |
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Rioja | 2 | - |
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€456.00 |
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Expertly crafted by acclaimed winemaker Fernando Remirez de Ganuza, the Remirez de Ganuza Rioja Reserva 2011 is a superb expression of Spanish finesse. Grapes are handpicked from the oldest vines in Rioja Alavesa, aged for 22 months in French oak, then bottled without filtration or clarification — manifesting an intense character that truly reflects its terroir. Its voluptuous bouquet bears notes of ripe red fruits, sweet spices, and smoky cedar, while the palate is noted for its well-structured tannins and endless finish. Drinking wonderfully now, the Remirez de Ganuza Rioja Reserva 2011 also possesses remarkable cellaring potential. A benchmark in modern Rioja winemaking, this distinguished reserva aligns tradition with innovation, achieving a harmony highly coveted among fine wine enthusiasts. Fully certified by the Consejo Regulador DOCa Rioja, it is indeed a testament to uncompromising quality and style. |
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Rioja | 1 | - |
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€538.00 |
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Admired for its masterful blend and sophisticated depth, the Remirez de Ganuza Rioja Reserva 2012 hails from the esteemed vineyards in Rioja Alavesa. Produced by the renowned vintner Fernando Remirez de Ganuza, the wine represents his innovative passion towards achieving superior quality by pushing boundaries of traditional winemaking. A meticulously handpicked selection of Tempranillo and Graciano grapes forms the heart of this premium red, ensuring the highest quality clusters are utilised. After destemming by the patented Remirez system, the berries are fermented in small 7hl French oak vats before ageing for 22 months, creating truly distinctive aromas and deep complexity. On the palate, one is treated to luscious layers of blackcurrant, damson, sweet spice, and toasted oak, resonating in a profound finish. Revolutionising Rioja with each vintage and captivating globally, the Remirez de Ganuza Rioja Reserva 2012 offers a distinguished, polished expression of contemporary Spanish winemaking. |
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Emanating from the revered Rioja Alavesa region, the Remirez de Ganuza Rioja Trasnocho 2013 personifies the consummate artistry of renowned winemaker, Fernando Remirez de Ganuza. This impeccable vintage was meticulously crafted using a unique 'trasnocho' process. Grapes undergo a careful selection, with skins left to soak overnight after fermenting, eliciting a complex, concentrated flavour profile. A bewitching bouquet of ripe red fruits, dark chocolate, and nuanced oak sweeps forward from this wine, giving way to a palate of cherries, tobacco, and spice. This plush tapestry of tastes is underpinned by robust tannins and a poised, lasting finish. The Remirez de Ganuza estate stands proudly amongst the grand old vineyards of Rioja Alavesa, innovatively manipulating tradition to create wines of extraordinary quality. Embarking on a bottle of Remirez de Ganuza Rioja Trasnocho 2013, is truly an incomparable journey into the soul of Spanish winemaking. |
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Experience the impeccable luxury of Remirez de Ganuza Rioja Trasnocho 2014, a brilliant expression of meticulous Spanish viniculture from the distinguished Remirez de Ganuza estate. Located in the renowned Rioja Alavesa region, this extraordinary vintage demonstrates a profound commitment to elegance and finesse. Ambitious terroir-driven craftsmanship shines in this wine, showcasing the blend of old-vine Tempranillo and Graciano grapes, hand-picked and subjected to an innovative 'trasnocho' method. This technique involves gently pressing the grape skins after fermentation to yield an extra-fragrant, concentrated and potion-like juice—maximising depth of flavour and structural integrity. The result is an opulent wine which marries intense fruit purity with complex nuances of leather, tobacco and spice, seamlessly integrated with French oak ageing. Remirez de Ganuza Rioja Trasnocho 2014 is a remarkable testament to exclusivity, pioneering spirit, and uncompromising quality. |
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€1,045.00 |
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James Suckling (98)Distinctive peppery aromas with spicy, wild bramble berries, violets and wild red fruit. The palate holds fine-grained tannins and delivers a taut, linear and unwavering texture. Succulent, refined and regal. Pure red-cherry finish. Superb. Faultless. Tempranillo with graciano. Try from 2021. |
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€348.00 |
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Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (98)The talented Telmo Rodriguez is launching this wine onto the Place with its first vintage for the entirety of its production. The grapes are from a 3.8ha limestone-dominant plot within the family’s Remelluri estate, found in the foothills of the Sierra de Tolono mountains. A sweet and smoky attack, with a ton of flavours and fragrant aromatics that grab hold and hang on, from dense liquorice root to crushed stones to blueberry, redcurrant, rose petals and tobacco, nothing too much or too overwhelming, but you also feel the herb-strewn call of the vineyard and you want to be there, among the vines where this is made. Get hold of it now, enjoy the brilliance of Telmo Rodriguez and the sense of place that he can bring to a wine. A field blend, as with the brilliant Remelluri Blanco, with just over 7,000 bottles in this inaugural vintage. An outstanding first outing that you should be following - believe me, this is a cult wine in the making. |
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€392.00 |
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James Suckling (100)Such a deep yet complex and sophisticated nose, showing discretion, perfume and finesse. A hint of violet extract to the black cherries, crushed blueberries and cocoa powder aromas, together with Spanish cigars that slowly evolve to truffle, black pepper, incense and freshly chopped herbs. Juicy, yet really composed and dry, with medium to full body and abundant, immaculately fine-grained tannins that unwind evenly on the palate. A style that is restrainedly plush and refined, showing superb precision, cohesion and length, when you give it enough time in your glass. If Las Beatas is the fine Burgundy, then this would be Telmo Rodriguez’s Rioja answer to world-class Bordeaux. Decant it to let the complexity come through. Drink through the next 20 plus years. |
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€438.00 |
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Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (100)I tasted this at the property from barrel, thrilled to follow it now in bottle. Grabs you from the first moments with its sage, thyme, dried flowers and incense aromatics, clings to your nostrils, drawing you in, so much depth of flavour to the vivid raspberry and sour cherry fruits, delicate and yet powerful. Hard to describe how little artifice is conveyed in the glass, it's not a wine that is coated in new oak, instead it is delicate, poised, crafted, utterly gorgeous, so moreish. Harvest October 6 to 18, 3.8ha, old gobelet vines, with any replacements coming from massal selction. Iconic winemaking partnership Telmo Rodriguez and Pablo Eguzkiza. I hope everyone folllowed my advice from the first vintage to get on board because it is more than living up to its potential, and its tiny quatities means that first come are almost certainly first served. |
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Wine Advocate (94+)I found a very complete 2015 Finca Martelo that followed the style and the quality path of the previous vintages. The release of this wine was an important milestone for Torre de Oña, where they look for the typicity of Rioja Alavesa through a blend of old-vine Tempranillo with 6% other varieties (Mazuelo, Garnacha and even white Viura). 2015 was a healthy harvest, and the wine shows a nice combination of power and elegance. It's clean and modern but with a traditional twist, some developed aromas and very fine chalky tannins from the limestone-rich soils. 80,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in January 2019. |
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€152.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95)The 2016 Finca Martelo comes from one of the longest harvests in their history. It's a blend of Tempranillo with 6% other varieties, Mazuelo, Garnacha and even white Viura intermixed in the field with a south-facing slope on very white soils. The grapes were hand picked, destemmed and crushed, then put through a seven-day cold soak before fermenting (uncrushed) in stainless steel followed by malolactic that took 98 days. The wine matured in used oak barrels, 80% American and 20% French, for 24 months with four traditional rackings. This wine has a separate winery with smaller vats for each of the plots, and the wine was kept in vat for a further six months before it was bottled in June 2020. It has 14.5% alcohol and a pH of 3.57. It has a lively and young color and a very expressive nose (the cold soak and the semi-carbonic maceration), and there is a strong spiciness despite the fact they never use any new oak. It's mellow and round, with glossy tannins and a very gentle mouthfeel, with good complexity and those chalky tannins. This is a young and more modern wine than the range from la Rioja Alta. This is a wine that was developed between 2005 and 2012, and they saw the mix of barrels worked better than a single origin. 80,000 bottles produced. |
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A time-honoured beacon of fine Spanish viticulture, the Vega Sicilia Macan 2017 manifests the prodigious talent of esteemed winemakers Vega Sicilia and Benjamin de Rothschild. Their meticulous cultivation in the privileged soils of Rioja delivers the extraordinary depth and diversity that sets Macan apart. Born from 40-year-old Tempranillo vines and matured for 15 months in French oak barrels, each bottle imbues a spectacular confluence of rich black fruit, vivacious violet hues, and subtle notes of vanilla, clove and tobacco. Renowned as the epitome of modern Riojan winemaking, Vega Sicilia Macan 2017 boasts an impeccable balance between intensity and elegance, power and finesse, inviting discerning palates to savour its enduring allure. When in search of an exceptional Spanish red, turn to the opulence of Vega Sicilia Macan 2017, a testament to the art of precision, passion and perfection in winemaking. |
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Wine Advocate (94)Their second wine in the Bordeaux sense is the 2018 Macán Clásico, which in the cooler and late year (they picked between October 2nd and 14th) fermented in stainless steel and matured in 50% new French oak barrels, 10% American oak barrel and 40% used ones for 12 months. The wine has moderate ripeness and alcohol (14%) in a fresher, subtler and more elegant year with good freshness (a pH of 3.75) and balance. It's young and creamy, a baby that will improve as it burns down that fat. Separating the press wine by quality and aging it separately seems to have increased the precision. It has to be one of the finest vintages for this wine; it is round and nicely textured. It could be an improved version of the 2016. 151,411 bottles, 1,053 magnums and some larger formats were filled during August 2020. |
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Indulge in the esteemed Vega Sicilia Macan Classico 2019, a paragon of the Rioja region. A collaborative creation by iconic Spanish producers Vega Sicilia and Benjamin de Rothschild, this vintage embodies meticulous craftsmanship. The selection process is stringent - only Tempranillo grapes nurtured in calcareous clay soils are deemed worthy. Thanks to the continental climate with Atlantic influence, these grapes garner a unique richness. Through unhurried fermentation and 15 months in French oak barrels, the Vega Sicilia Macan Classico 2019 develops ripe fruit flavours harmonized with whispers of spicy undertones and striking minerality. Exhibiting an audacious, translucent crimson hue, this wine showcases silky tannins and an enduring finish. Vega Sicilia Macan Classico 2019 personifies elegance and meets the discerning palate with complex layers of aroma. Consider this wine as the pinnacle of your collection, testament to the unmatched brilliance of the Rioja's highly esteemed terroir. |
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Tim Atkin MW (96)The latest vintage of Etienne Cordonnier’s wine, made with the help of Rioja legend Jesus Madrazo, is every bit as exciting as the 2014. Now housed in its own winery in Languardia, this is fasting turning into one of the very best producers in the region. Combining Tempranillo with 7% Graciano, it’s wonderfully perfumed and refined with polished tannins, tangy acidity and orange peel and blackberry fruit flavours. Delicious. |
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Tim Atkin MW (97)Now established in his own state-of-the-art modern winery and the owner of 19 hectares in Languardia, Navaridas and Lapueble de Labarca, divided into 19 different parcels, Etienne Cordonnier is producing one of Rioja’s most distinguished wines. The 2016 is the best release yet, made from Tempranillo and 8% Graciano and showing scented, floral elegance, fine tannins and subtle wood. Margaux meets Rioja? |
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Immerse yourself in the excellence of Vinicola Real 200 Monges Seleccion Especial 2004. This Spanish red wine, produced in the illustrious Rioja region, is a testament to authentic viniculture. Vinicola Real, a respected winery since 1983, carefully selects the Tempranillo, Graciano, and Garnacha grapes used in its creation. The wine is meticulously aged for 18 months in new French and American oak barrels, resulting in a rich, deeply satisfying flavour. The 2004 vintage’s personality expresses notes of ripe fruit, toasty spices, and rich chocolate, ultimately culminating in a long, elegant finish. Considered a masterpiece, the Vinicola Real 200 Monges Seleccion Especial 2004 is less a beverage, more an extraordinary experience for the palate. Its balanced acidity and remarkable complexity have earned it international acclaim among wine connoisseurs. For those with refined taste, the Vinicola Real 200 Monges Seleccion Especial 2004 is the pinnacle of wine craftsmanship. |
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