This Rioja wine has a wonderfully fruity palate, with dense black fruit flavours. On the nose a blend of toasted wood and hints of spice, combined with notes of candied red fruit and hints of liquorice.

What a coup to get this wine into our range. Certainly and deservedly one of the most highly regarded Rioja producers. These are the Riojas from which dreams are made. Think leather chesterfields, smoked meats and cigar-box.

The Reserva Tempranillo blend from iconic Riojan producer, Marqués de Riscal is made from fruit sourced from outstanding vineyard sites that are in excess of 15 years of age. This fruit is able to withstand the lengthy maturation process in oak due to the fine, complex tannin and acid structure. The resulting wine is classically savoury with notes of dark berries and toasty oak. The palate is long and rounded with interesting hint of spice.

Badiola is a winery in the heart of Rioja Alavesa. Founded in 2018 by acquiring an existing winery, Badiola offers village and single vineyard wines that display the freshness, elegance and depth of flavours which distinguish Rioja Alavesa. Made from the high quality, low-yielding grapes from hillside (Laderas) vines on limestone soils this is a very versatile satisfying drinking wine and a great example of cooler climate Tempranillo from Rioja Alavesa.

This wine is elegant with considerable finesse, nuanced rose petal, blueberry, wild strawberry, vanilla, ground clove, graphite, and Marjoram. Al dente tannins

Zinio honours the artists responsible for their striking labels with a nod to the street art that makes the vibrant city of Logrono in the heart of Rioja so special. This brilliant fruit forward tempranillo is grown at an altitude of 550m above sea level on Clay and Limestone soils showing freshness and complexity. Grapes were destemmed and gently crushed before a 24 hour cold soak prior to fermentation in order to achieve maximum flavour extraction. The resulting wine is deep purple

Aspect: It has deep picota cherry red with an intense ruby rim. Nose: It is intense and elegant. It has floral notes and red fruit which blend with sweet spices Vanilla and roasted coffee. Mouthfeel: It has a long lingering finish with the balance of great Riojas. Pairing: This wine makes a perfect pairing with rice dishes, vegetables, venison and red meats. Consumption period: The wine is at its optimum consumption time but may develop favourably for another 6 more years, if kept in an proper conditions.

It has Picota cherry red with violet hues. It has high aromatic intensity from flowers, black fruits and liquorice with hints of vanilla and roasted coffee. It is supple, balanced and fresh on the palate with good structure and mild tannins and soft tannins. It matches perfectly with mild dishes such as rice, cheeses, pâtés, casseroles, greens, fish as well as with dishes that traditionally pair well with red vintage wines. It is now at an optimum time to be drunk and will continue to gain complexity for 3 or 4 more years.