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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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Izadi, "Larrosa" Rioja Rosado 2023
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.
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.
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.
Rioja Reserva, Bodegas Zinio, 2018
Rioja Reserva, Bodegas Zinio is cherry red in colour with garnet reflections, clean and bright. Marked classic notes of ageing in American oak with a balance between fruit (cherries, black plums, ripe blackberries) and wood (cloves, pepper, vanilla and coconut). Soft and silky on the palate with a permanent, long full flavoured finish
Izadi Rioja Larrosa Negra, 2021
Izadi Rioja Larrosa Negra is a juicy red wine with aromas of fresh black fruit, notes of violets and hints of spice. On the palate it is fresh, flavoursome and elegant. A very pleasing wine with chalky tannins, a very fruity mid-palate and a perfectly integrated aging.
El Coto Crianza Organic, Rioja, 2021
El Coto Crianza Organic, Rioja shows an attractive dense ruby red colour, this wine displays expressive aromatics including notes of red fruits and balsamic traces. On the palate, it delivers soft and round tannins and a vibrant acidity, leading to a long aftertaste.
Lagunilla Gran Reserva Rioja, Marques de la Concordia, 2008
Lagunilla Gran Reserva Rioja, Marques de la Concordia, Spain is complex and smooth with hints of ripe red fruit and coconut and a long finish.
El Coto 875m Finca Carbonera Rioja Chardonnay, 2023
El Coto 875m Finca Carbonera Rioja Chardonnay displays citrus, peach and tropical aromas alongside delicate notes of vanilla and brioche. On the palate, ripe stone fruit notes are supported by hazelnut and vanilla flavours, which are complemented by a creaminess from the bâtonnage.
Telmo Rodriguez Corriente Bueno de Diario, 2022
Telmo Rodriguez Corriente Bueno de Diario reveals a vibrant cherry-red hue, clear and luminous. On the nose, it unfolds aromas of ripe cherries and strawberries, intertwined with hints of dried herbs and a subtle peppery undertone. On the palate, this wine is light and refreshing, once again highlighting the red fruit, making its passage through the mouth fruity and highly enjoyable
Bodega Classica 'El Pacto' Rioja 2020
Bodega Classica \'El Pacto\' Rioja has Flavours of raspberry, currant and plums that are mildly peppery, while savoury earth notes continue the wine\'s good vibes and solidity. Aromas of cassis and brandied cherry are rich and full but not overly complex. Flush and ripe on the palate, with tough tannins, this tastes of baked berry fruits.
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.
Bodega Lanzaga 'LZ' Rioja, 2022
Bodega Lanzaga \'LZ\' Rioja is made in a fresh, fruit-driven style. The lack of time in oak preserves the brightness of fruit, with ripe red cherry, redcurrant and plum, and a juicy and fleshy palate nicely defined by well managed tannins. The wine has a medium body, balanced by well-integrated acidity and a fine mineral touch.
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,
Bodegas Lan Rioja Crianza D12, 2021
Bodegas Lan Rioja Crianza D12 has a lovely cherry red colour with violet hues. Aromas of red fruit and liquorice combine well with cocoa and hints of floral notes such as violet. Tasty, round and silky on the palate with more fruit and soft warm spices on the persistent finish.
Rioja Reserva, Bodegas Eguren Ugarte, 2017
Rioja Reserva, Bodegas Eguren Ugarte is a medium-bodied wine with an aromatic complexity that includes notes of black fruits, spices and toast from the barrel. The palate is elegant, balanced and persistent, with soft tannins and a long, spicy finish.
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.
Izadi, Rioja Blanco is straw yellow in colour with youthful tones. With succulent citrus and yellow stone fruit on both the nose and the palate, this well-balanced wine combines a richness and freshness frequently missing in white Rioja.
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.
Sierra Cantabria Garnacha, Rioja, 2019
Sierra Cantabria Garnacha, Rioja is from a Single Vineyard planted in 1927, Its quite a rare varietal grown in the Rioja region. Flavours of pomegranate, red cherry, scented oak and spicy undertones.
Bodegas LAN, "Vina Lanciano" Rioja Reserva 2019
Bodegas LAN, \"Vina Lanciano\" Rioja Reserva is bright crimson in colour with purple hues. Elegant aromas of ripe red and black fruits, liquorice, sweet spice and pastries combined with the minerality characteristic of all the wines from the Viña Lanciano estate. The bouquet is enhanced by herbal notes of mint and fennel. The palate is silky and elegant, showcasing ripe fruits and finely integrated tannins. This is a remarkable wine from Rioja able to boast of the region’s characteristic elegance and finesse.
El Coto Coto de Imaz, Gran Reseva, Rioja, 2018
El Coto Coto de Imaz, Gran Reseva, Rioja is from the best Tempranillo grapes, shows great aromatic complexity, silky palate with a lengthy, rich finish,
