Rioja

Located in between central Spain and the heart of the Basque country, Rioja has been one of Spain's hallmark wine producing regions for generations. Famous for its wines made from a blend of red grapes dominated by Tempranillo and Garnacha, or Grenache, modern incarnations of Rioja are bright and laden with red-fruit character, underpinned by sweet spice and vanilla. The Cantabrian mountains to the north of the region protect the vineyards from the harsh Atlantic-derived weather, and Rioja enjoys a warm, dry climate.

Most Rioja wines receive oak treatment, which gives them their signature vanilla and sweet spice flavours. The amount of time they age in oak defines their category. Rioja Joven wines receive little or no oak; while Rioja Crianza gets a minimum of one year in barrel followed by one year in bottle. Reserva wines get a year in oak and minimum two years in bottle while the region's finest wines, Rioja Gran Reserva, cannot be released until they have undergone five years ageing, two of which will be in oak.

 

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  1. 2019

    Bodegas Roda, Sela Rioja, 2019

    Bodegas Roda

    Medium, luscious red Sustainable Viticulture

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    Modern Rioja at it`s finest!
    Medium, luscious red Sustainable Viticulture
    A welcome new addition to our Rioja collection, Bodegas RODA is a contemporary winery (founded in 1987) in comparison to its historic neighbours such as La Rioja Alta, CVNE, López de Heredia and Muga, situated in the renowned town of Haro. Despite its youth, RODA has rapidly gained respect throughout the region (as well as in R... Read more
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  2. 2018

    La Rioja Alta, Vina Alberdi Reserva, 2018

    La Rioja Alta

    Medium, luscious red

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    A great introduction to La Rioja Alta!
    Medium, luscious red
    Viña Alberdi 2018 was the only wine created by La Rioja Alta in 2018, and as such all the grapes usually destined for Gran Reservas 890, 904 and Arana as well as Reserva Viña Ardanza, were used in this instead. 100% Tempranillo from the vineyards of Mayorita, Rebollar and Bardal in addition to specific plots of El Palo, Rodezn... Read more
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    Luis Gutierrez (Wine Advocate) 92
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    Marques de Murrieta Tinto Reserva Rioja, 2018

    Marques de Murrieta

    Medium, luscious red

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    A great Rioja Reserva from one of the region`s iconic producers.
    Medium, luscious red
    Produced from grapes cultivated on the Ygay Estate, this classic Rioja wine is aged for two years in American oak, before resting a further 18 months in bottle. The vibrant red fruit flavours marry seamlessly with the vanilla and spice characters contributed by the extended ageing.... Read more
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  4. 2015

    CVNE Vina Real Gran Reserva, 2015

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    Rich, powerful red

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    A superb Rioja Gran Reserva!
    Rich, powerful red
    First launched in the 1920s, Viña Real became known for pioneering wines from the Rioja Alavesa sub-region, where a careful balance between tradition and modernity has defined their ethos. There is no denying that the Gran Reserva offers exceptional value for money, has a critically-acclaimed reputation and is a wine that can d... Read more
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    James Suckling 96
    Josh Raynolds (Vinous) 94
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  5. 2017

    La Rioja Alta, Vina Ardanza Reserva, 2017

    La Rioja Alta

    Medium, luscious red

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    The benchmark for traditional Rioja Reserva!
    Medium, luscious red
    Viña Ardanza is the flagship wine from La Rioja Alta, one of the most traditional wineries in Rioja. 2017 was declared as `very good` by the Rioja DOCa board; but referred to as `excellent` by the estate themselves with Technical Director and Head Winemaker, Julio Saénz, declaring `2017 is a truly classic Ardanza, it reminds m... Read more
    Wine Critic Scores:
    James Suckling 95
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  6. 2016

    CVNE Vina Real Gran Reserva, 2016

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    Rich, powerful red

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    A superb Rioja Gran Reserva!
    Rich, powerful red
    First launched in the 1920s, Viña Real became known for pioneering wines from the Rioja Alavesa sub-region, where a careful balance between tradition and modernity has defined their ethos. There is no denying that the Gran Reserva offers exceptional value for money, has a critically-acclaimed reputation and is a wine that can d... Read more
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    Luis Gutierrez 95
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  7. Medium, luscious red Suitable for Vegan,Suitable for Vegetarian
    This Reserva is a careful selection of perfectly ripe Tempranillo grapes, from superb vineyards in Rioja Alta. Aged in oak barrels the juicy red fruit is tempered with fragrant spice and a heady note of vanilla. Higly appealing and great value Rioja.... Read more
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  8. Medium, luscious red
    Classic old vine Spanish red crafted from Tempranillo grapes grown in Rioja. 20 months in oak develops the subtle spice and complexity of this gorgeous red, with the bright fruit enlivened by vanilla and smooth, sweet tannins.... Read more
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  9. 2016

    Bodegas Roda, Roda Rioja Reserva, 2016

    Bodegas Roda

    Rich, powerful red Sustainable Viticulture

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    A classic Rioja from a modern master providing everything you would expect of a Rioja Reserva...
    Rich, powerful red Sustainable Viticulture
    A welcome new addition to our Rioja collection, Bodegas RODA is a contemporary winery (founded in 1987) in comparison to its historic neighbours such as La Rioja Alta, CVNE, López de Heredia and Muga, situated in the town renowned town of Haro. Despite its youth, RODA has rapidly gained respect throughout the region (as well as... Read more
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  10. Fuller, decadent red Suitable for Vegan,Suitable for Vegetarian
    Viña Arana was rebranded and relaunched as a Gran Reserva (upgraded from Reserva) with the 2012 vintage. It is a Tempranillo-dominant blend, however, the Mazuelo component has been replaced with Graciano, and it is this adjustment that allows the wine to have a much greater ageing potential, and rightfully takes its place along... Read more
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