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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.
Otonal Tinto, Bodegas Olarra, Rioja, 2024
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, 2024
Light to medium bodied, dry, fresh fruit driven white
Otonal Blanco, Bodegas Olarra, Rioja is a fresh, fruity and lively wine with crisp acidity.
Lopez de Haro Blanco, Rioja 2024
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.
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
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.
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,
Muga Blanco Barrel Fermented, Rioja, 2024
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.
Bodegas Lan Crianza, Bodegas Lan, Rioja, 2021
Bodegas Lan\'s exceptional barrel ageing room features pioneering barrel stacking and climate control systems. Under the domed wooden ceiling of this huge cellar, the wines age in a slection of oak barrels crafted by some of the best suppliers in the world
Gran Dominio Reserva Rioja, 2018
Gran Dominio Reserva Rioja is a nice woody Rioja. Red plum, cassis, coconut, toast, leather, barrel aging. 12 months aging in French and American oak give a refined woody character. The 18 months of aging in the bottle give earthy tones and complete the whole.
Izadi, "Larrosa" Rioja Rosado 2024
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.
Muga El Andén de la Estación Crianza, 2022
Muga El Andén de la Estación Crianza,is of medium intensity colour, with cherry nuances. On the nose it’s very expressive; red fruit dominates, with very well integrated spicy notes in the background. On the palate the softness stands out, with sweet tannin, very well integrated with the acidity and volume in the mouth, and very long-lasting, persistent sensations of ripe fruit.
Bodegas Olarra Gran Reserva Rioja, 2018
Bodegas Olarra Gran Reserva Rioja is aged for a minimum of five years, this wine has developed decadent aromas of red berries, liquorice, and a rustic smokiness.
El Coto Coto de Imaz, Reserva, Rioja, 2020
El Coto Coto de Imaz, Reserva, Rioja, has been aged in oak casks for 18 months, ripe fruit and cocoa, powerful soft ripe tannins, well balanced with great complexity.
Cerro Anon Gran Reserva Rioja, Bodegas Olarra, 2018
Cerro Anon Gran Reserva Rioja, Bodegas Olarra has very complex and delicate aromas, full bodied, well balanced, silky with a lingering long finish, amazing vintage.
Bodegas Lan Reserva, Bodegas Lan, Rioja, 2018
Bodegas Lan Reserva, Bodegas Lan, Rioja is a brillant ripe black cherry red colour with good depth, fruity aromas with elegant notes of fine wood, velvety mouthfeel, aged in American and French oak barrels for 12 months, further 24 months in bottle before releasing for sale,
Izadi Rioja Reserva is a bright ruby red colour in the glass. Rich aromatic intensity and a nice balance of redfruit, liquorice and soft warm spices, with hints of oak from ageing in the background. Elegant and round on the palate with a very long aftertaste full of floral and ripe fruit notes.
Lopez de Haro Gran Reserva, Rioja, 2014
Lopez de Haro Gran Reserva, Rioja has been aged 30 months in both French and American oak barrels. Has a complex nose with coffee and vanilla integrated with ripe fruit. Elegant and well balanced, silky full bodied finish.
Medium to full bodied dry red with complexity and finesse
Muga Tinto Reserva Rioja has a bright, ruby-red colour with medium depth and a garnet rim. Intense and complex on the nose, where you can find primary fruit aromas of raspberry and blackberry, secondary aromas of vanilla and liquorice and a subtle hint of tertiary aromas such as chocolate and ripe fruit.
Lan Gran Reserva, Bodegas Lan, Rioja, 2017
Lan Gran Reserva, Bodegas Lan, Rioja is a deep cherry red with violet hues with intense aromas of red fruits, fine wood, very elegant, made from a selection of grapes from vines of 20-25 years, aged in oak barrels for 24 months followed by a further 36 months in the bottle,
Muga Seleccion Especial Rioja, 2020
Full bodied red wine, deep, rich and wonderfully concentrated
Muga Seleccion Especial Rioja is from one of the truly great Rioja wineries, this is richer and more intense than than its ruby colour suggests. Notes of black cherries, tobacco leaves and cedar with a fine, earthy finish,
Marques De Murrieta Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva, Rioja, 2012
Marques De Murrieta Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva, Rioja spent 26 months in french and american oak barrels of Alliers. The nose displays an aromatic intensity that seduces us with its red fruits, floral notes, truffle, incense and spicy touches. The palate is a satiny texture caress. A great reserve that sports muscle, elegant bouquet, fruit intensity and an impeccable balance
