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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, 2023
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.
El Coto, Crianza, Rioja is a perfect balance between fresh fruit, vanilla and toasted oak, a bright cherry colour, lengthy finish
Otonal Tinto, Bodegas Olarra, Rioja, 2023
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, 2023
Light to medium bodied, dry, fresh fruit driven white
Otonal Blanco, Bodegas Olarra, Rioja is a fresh, fruity and lively wine with crisp acidity.
Bodegas Olarra Crianza Rioja, 2021
Bodegas Olarra Crianza Rioja has plum and blackberry aromas feature in this lovely red, with vanilla and spice from oak ageing
Lopez de Haro Blanco, Rioja 2023
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.
Vina Palaciega Blanco Rioja, 2022
Vina Palaciega Blanco Rioja is straw yellow in colour with nice aromas of white fruit and wild flowers. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied with lots more fruit, fresh acidity and hints of citrus.
Vina Palaciega Tempranillo Rioja, 2021
Vina Palaciega Tempranillo Rioja is deep red in colour with strong perfumes of red plums, strawberries and rose petals. The palate enjoys lots more fruit, including dried mango and honey, and good balance between the acidity and tannins.
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.
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.
Lopez de Haro Crianza, Rioja, 2021
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
El Coto Blanco Verdejo, Rioja, 2024
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.
Bodegas Lan Rueda Verdejo, 2024
Bodegas Lan Rueda Verdejo is a vibrant straw yellow, with prominent aromas of citrus, freshly cut pears and fennel. On the palate, this wine has excellent structure powered by a vibrant acidity and delicate floral notes, with a fresh minerality.
Vina Palaciega Crianza Rioja, 2021
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.
Cerro Anon Crianza, Bodegas Olarra, Rioja, 2021
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.
Malpastor Crianza Familia Torres, Rioja, 2020
Malpastor Crianza Familia Torres, Rioja is a cherry red colour with nice pigment. Rich fruit aromas (blueberry jam) on the nose with fine notes indicative of a well-aged wine. The palate is silky, supple, and light.
Gran Dominio Rioja Crianza, 2021
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,
Bodegas Olarra Reserva Rioja, 2018
Bodegas Olarra Reserva Rioja is aromatic with cranberries and a core of mixed red fruits. Fresh on the palate with ripe but forward tannins.
El Coto, Crianza, Rioja is a perfect balance between fresh fruit, vanilla and toasted oak, a bright cherry colour, lengthy finish,
Vina Palaciega Reserva Rioja, 2018
Vina Palaciega Reserva Rioja is a deep red colour in the glass with tempting aromas of red fruit, coffee and vanilla on the nose. On the palate, lots of fruity flavours, including strawberries, plum jam and more vanilla. Has a good long lasting finish.
Izadi Larrosa Blanca has bright aromas of lemon peel, pear and honeysuckle entice on the nose. The palate has superb purity of fruit, with notes of stone fruit and zesty acidity leading to a refreshing, fruit-driven finish.
Muga Blanco Barrel Fermented, Rioja, 2023
Muga Blanco Barrel Fermented Bodegas Muga Rioja has complex, toasted aromas with fresh vibrant fruits give way to zesty lime, spicy and vanilla toasted oak flavours and a refreshing spicy finish,
Cerro Anon Reserva, Bodegas Olarra, Rioja, 2019
Cerro Anon Reserva, Bodegas Olarra, Rioja is very complex with fine aromas, well integrated fruit and tannins. It is silky smooth with a well rounded mouth feel.
Lopez de Haro Reserva, Rioja 2019
Lopez de Haro Reserva, Rioja has a powerful nose with aromas of ripe fruit, complex spicy and balsamic notes with a slight touch of vanilla. Very balanced on the palate with ripe sweet tannins.
