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$228.00
The Gran Reserva spends 39 months in French oak and one American. The 2005 Gran Reserva has a deep inky purple/black...
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
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$127.95
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Finca Allende Rioja Aurus 2005
750ml - Case of 6
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$158.38
An intense red-purple colour. Potent and elegant on the nose with a great complexity of aromas (jams, minerals,...
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La Rioja Alta Rioja Gran Reserva 890 2005
750ml - Case of 6
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$197.62
The aromas to this are stunning with dried strawberry, stone and fresh mushroom. Full body and very tight with...
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La Rioja Alta Rioja Gran Reserva 904 2005
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
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$179.94
The 2005 Gran Reserva 904 is a superb blend of Tempranillo from the villages of Briñas, Labastida and Villalba with...
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La Rioja Alta Rioja Gran Reserva 904 2005
750ml - Case of 6
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$87.95
The 2005 Gran Reserva 904 is a superb blend of Tempranillo from the villages of Briñas, Labastida and Villalba with...
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La Rioja Alta Rioja Reserva Vina Ardanza 2005
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
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$164.99
Cropped from a vintage deemed almost perfect, the 2005 Viña Ardanza Reserva follows the same varietal mix found in...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$231.28
The 2005 Castillo de Ygay Gran Reserva Especial, a classic among classics, is back in top form with the excellent...
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Vega Sicilia Ribera Del Duero Unico 2005
750ml - Case of 3
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$418.95
Saturated ruby. Explosively perfumed aromas of fresh ripe red fruits, floral oils, pipe tobacco and incense take on...
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Vega Sicilia Ribera Del Duero Valbuena 5° 2005
750ml - Case of 6
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$281.95
Bright ruby. Complex bouquet melds dried cherry, licorice, potpourri and minerals, plus a subtle smoky undertone....
Tempranillo 2005 NV Argentina Spain
There are plenty of notable native Spanish grapes which have made a big impression on the wine world at large, but none are as renowned or as widely loved as the Tempranillo varietal. This black skinned grape has been used for wine making for centuries, with several ancient civilizations noticing the fact that it is highly versatile and holds some delicious flavors and aromas, perfect for those looking for a powerful yet elegant grape for their wines. Tempranillo often causes winemakers some trouble, however, as it is highly susceptible to many diseases. Despite this, plenty continue to persevere with this varietal, as it is perfect for producing delicious and complex single variety and blended wines, packed full of classic Spanish flavors and plenty of aromatic and intense surprises.
As the world's fifth largest producer of wine, after France, Italy, Spain and the United States, Argentina has plenty to offer the international wine market in regards to both quantity and quality. Despite this being the case for several decades now, it has only been since the end of the twentieth century that the Argentinian wine industry has really begun to up their game when it comes to the methods and techniques required to produce world class wines, which are both representative of their country and region of origin, and which stand alone as complex, interesting and delicious wines to drink. As Argentina became a serious contender in the international wine market, wineries previously concerned primarily with high volumes began to change their priorities, and formerly struggling small bodegas and independent wineries began to find success. Nowadays, well crafted wines from smaller vineyards in Argentina are being lauded as some of the finest in the world, and the country is starting to reap the benefits of its heritage, which include some very old vines, and up to four centuries of experience in wine production.
Ever since the Phoenicians and Romans brought their knowledge of vine cultivation to Spanish soils, the country's culture has grown alongside wine production, with wine being a vital part of Spanish identity and Spanish traditions. Each region of Spain has a wine quite distinct from the others, and it is produced by smallholders and families as much as it is by large companies and established wineries. From the relatively mild and lush regions of La Rioja to the arid plateaus that surround Madrid, grapes are grown in abundance for the now booming Spanish wine industry, and new laws and regulations have recently been put in place to keep the country's standards high. By combining traditional practices with modern technology, Spanish wineries are continuing to produce distinctive wines of great character, flavor and aroma, with the focus shifting in recent decades to quality over quantity.