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Spain - Rioja
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Rioja is the best known of Spanish wines and the red wines have traditionally been characterised by the long periods they spend in cask and their oaky nose and flavour. In recent years the reds have spent less time in wood and more in bottle, and Rioja has also been producing a new style of white wine , light, fresh and fruity, without age in wood.
The Rioja DOCa is divided into three sub regions of Rioja Alta, Rioja Alavesa and Rioja Baja.
Production of Rioja in its present style began after the double disasters of oidium and phylloxera in France in the late 1800’s, when French negociants moved into the district and introduced methods that were used in Bordeaux – notably destalking of the grapes and the aging of the wines in 225 litre oak casks. Long after the French reduced the period in wood , the Riojans continued to age the wines , both red and white for long years in oak – hence the characteristically vanilla – like bouquet and flavour and only recently has more attention been given to bottle age.
Of the many vine varieties formally grown in Rioja, the consejo reguador now approves only the following seven.
Tempranillo – the Rioja grape par excellence , thick skinned, intensely black high alcohol and suitable for aging.
Graciano – small, round and black, make fresh, aromatic wines but are too scarce, too low in alcohol to be used on their own.
Mazuelo – large pointed grapes yield musts rich in colour, extract and tannin, good for wood aged wines.
Garnacha/Grenache – medium sized, thin skinned , widely grown in many other parts of Spain, their musts contain high alcohol, are blended with others to contribute alcohol degree and body. On their own Garnacha wines oxidise very quickly.
Some experimental plantings of Cabernet Sauvignon are permitted
Viura or Macabeo are particulary suited for making light and fruity white wines. Malvasia, vigorous and large leaved but proned to mildew and produce fresh wines with low alcohol but often blended with Viura. Granacha Blanca , not used much in Rioja but produce pleasant white wines, higher in alcohol.
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El Coto Blanco Half Bottle Rioja, 2021
El Coto Blanco Half Bottle Rioja is produced from carefully harvested Viura grapes and fermented at low temperatures to maximise the fresh, crisp flavours of this indigenous grape. Zesty and aromatic with lively citric fruit and an elegant and refreshing taste.
Escena Rioja Tinto is a dark ruby red colour in the glass with vibrant purple hues. Perfumes of blackberry and soft spice excite the nose, with cherry and vanilla flavours following on the palate.
Otonal Tinto, Bodegas Olarra, Rioja, 2020
Light to medium body, fruity red
Otonal Tinto, Bodegas Olarra, Rioja is a dark cherry with purplish hues, Intense fruity aroma recalling juicy red berries. Refreshing, rich and fruity flavours with a very persistent finish,
Otonal Blanco, Bodegas Olarra, Rioja, 2022
Light to medium bodied, dry, fresh fruit driven white
Otonal Blanco, Bodegas Olarra, Rioja is a fresh, fruity and lively wine with crisp acidity.
El Meson Rioja Crianza is a red garnet colour in the glass with perfumes of rich red fruit on the nose. On the palate, supple tannins mix well with more rich red fruit and hints of vanilla.
Lopez de Haro Blanco, Rioja 2019
Hacienda Lopez de Haro Barrel Fermented White Rioja has been aged in oak for a generous three months. The grapes have been selected from 80 year old vines. This wine is brimming with ripe yellow fruits with a dusting of almonds.
Monte Llano Tempranillo, Ramon Bilbao, Rioja, 2019
Monte Llano Tempranillo, Ramon Bilbao, Rioja shows aromas of ripe grapes, red currants, blackberries, fresh with flavours of preserved fruit.
Medium bodied, dry red, easy drinking
Siglo Crianza, Rioja is made using the traditional grape varieties of Rioja, - Tempranillo, Garnacha and Mazuelo, followed by 12 months ageing.
El Coto Rosado, Rioja, has been produced from Tempranillo and Garnacha grapes. It has a lovely salmon pink colour as a result of a short skin maceration and has been fermented at low temperatures to maximise the strawberry and red currant aromas. On the palate the wine is powerful with fresh aromas and ripe fruit.
El Coto Blanco, Rioja is produced from carefully harvested Viura grapes and fermented at low temperatures to maximise the fresh, crisp flavours of this indigenous grape. Zesty and aromatic with lively citric fruit and an elegant and refreshing taste.
Anares Tinto Rioja Crianza, Bodegas Olarra, 2020
Medium bodied, dry red, easy drinking
Bodegas Olarra is located on the outskirts of Logrono in the heart of the Rioja region. Since its establishment in 1973, Olarra has been noted for the beauty and complexity of its unique premises, thanks to its Y shaped ground plan and 111 hexagonal domes. It is commonly known as the Catherdral of Rioja
Vina Palaciega Joven Rioja, 2018
Vina Palaciega Joven Rioja has a bright red colour in the glass and has lovely perfumes of fresh red fruit and soft warm spice on the nose. The wine has lots of fruity character on the palate with hints of cinnamon and vanilla on the finish.
El Coto Blanco Verdejo, Rioja, 2021
El Coto Blanco Verdejo, Rioja has been produced with grapes of the Verdejo variety from the highest altitude vineyard in the DOCa Rioja. Fermentation at a very low temperature makes it possible to extract tropical fruit, fennel and anise aromas. On the palate it is unctuous, lively and elkegant with a persistent freshness.
Cerro Anon Crianza, Bodegas Olarra, Rioja, 2020
Cerro Anon Crianza, Bodegas Olarra, Rioja is a dark red colour with hints of ruby and a fruity nose with spicy oak from cask ageing. A lovely mouth balance of fruit, ripe tannins with a mellow, long finish.
Lopez de Haro Crianza, Rioja, 2019
Hacienda Lopez de Haro Crianza has aromas of ripe red fruits and licorish combining with coffee, vanilla, balsamic nuances, a smooth, velvety finish. This wine has had 18 months in oak barrels
Gran Dominio Rioja Crianza, 2019
Gran Dominio Rioja Crianza has a rich ruby colour and flavours of ripe fruits on the nose. It has excellent balance on the palate, with hints of vanilla from oak ageing, also more fruit mixing well the supple tannins.
Muga Rosado, Bodegas Muga, Rioja is a deep salmon colour with intensely fresh, strawberry and orange peel aromas, lively finish,
Izadi, "Larrosa" Rioja Rosado 2020
Izadi, \"Larrosa\" Rioja Rosado has a lovely pale salmon colour. It has aromas of strawberry, raspberry and red cherries, alongside notes of white peach and pear. The finish is long and very elegant.
El Meson Rioja Reserva has a deep cherry colour with complex aromas of ripe red fruits and soft warm spice. This is a pure and very versatile food wine with flavours of redcurrants and mango, all underpinned by subtle vanilla.
Monte Llano Viura, Ramon Bilbao, Rioja, 2022
Monte Llano Viura, Bodegas Ramon Bilbao, Rioja has aromas of green apples and notes of exotic fruit. A fresh and fruity wine with an elegant finish.
Vina Palaciega Crianza Rioja, 2018
Vina Palaciega Crianza Rioja is red garnet in colour with purple hues and lovely aromas of dark fruit and soft warm spice. Full-bodied with flavours of blackberries and redcurrants, hints of vanilla and manuka honey.
El Coto Garnacha Crianza, 2016
El Coto Garnacha Crianza, is a \"Trendy Red\" from Rioja. Produced with Garnacha grapes selected from El Coto\'s own vineyards. Controlled fermentation and aging in oak barrels and bottles make it possible to enjoy a fresh and balsamic wine that combines red fruit aromas with mocha and cocoa.
Ramon Bilbao Crianza Rioja, 2017
Ramon Bilbao Crianza Rioja has aromas of fresh dark fruit, blackberries and blackcurrants. It has a lovely ripeness and generous fruit character, whilst retaining good structure.
Anares Tinto Rioja Reserva, Bodegas Olarra, 2018
Medium to full bodied dry red with complexity and finesse
Anares Tinto Rioja Reserva, Bodegas Olarra has nice oak in this soft and pleasant rioja, silky and well balanced, aromatic with a persistent finish,
Gran Dominio Rioja Reserva, 2015
Gran Dominio Rioja Reserva has a deep red colour in the glass with glints of violet. Nice aromas of dark ripe fruits and hints of liquorice on the nose. Very silky on the palate with lots more fruit and nuances of vanilla, then a little soft warm spice on the long finish.
