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Contino (Cvne) Rioja Gran Reserva 2010
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle:
$112.95
This is very Asian with black tea, mushroom and bark aromas, and ripe fruit undertones. Full body, round and...
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Cvne Rioja Reserva Contino 2010
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$40.53
The 2010 Reserva is a textbook Rioja, and in fact it surprised me with a very classic profile. This is usually a...
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Cvne Rioja Reserva Vina Real 2010
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$49.74
(90% tempranillo, with equal parts garnacha, mazuelo and graciano): Deep ruby. Intensely perfumed aromas of black...
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La Rioja Alta Rioja Gran Reserva 890 2010
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$191.84
This is really refined and complex, with dark mineral, savory berries, mussels, walnuts, sweet spices, truffles,...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$231.95
Marvelous aromas of crushed berries, tobacco, cedar and mushrooms. Some dried cheese. Then turns to flowers. Very...
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Pingus Ribera Del Duero 2010
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$2802.61
$2981.50
I have tasted the 2010 Pingus a number of times since I published a note on it in issue 207 in June 2013, my first...
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Pintia Toro D.O. Tinto 2010
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$110.96
The 2010 Pintia had already been bottled when I tasted it, although not released. The bouquet is very Bordeaux-like...
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Pintia Toro D.O. Tinto 2018
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$64.58
Brooding but fresh nose, with tarry blackberries and fresh blue fruit. Iron, wet stones, violets and a hint of mocha,...
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Remirez De Ganuza Rioja Reserva 2010
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$123.04
The phenomenal 2010 Reserva is produced with 90% Tempranillo, 5% Graciano and some 5% of the skins of Malvasía and...
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Remirez De Ganuza Rioja Reserva 2010
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$112.45
The phenomenal 2010 Reserva is produced with 90% Tempranillo, 5% Graciano and some 5% of the skins of Malvasía and...
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Telmo Rodriguez Ribera Del Duero Matallana 2018
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$77.95
The 2018 Matallana is the only wine they produced in Ribera del Duero, a traditional blend of Tempranillo with...
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Terroir Sense Fronteres Guix Vermell Negre 2018
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$360.81
This is a crazy wine with such depth and compact character with blue fruit and shaved graphite. Full to medium body....
Grenache Tempranillo 2010 2018 Spain
The purple skinned grapes of the Grenache varietal have quickly become one of the most widely planted red wine grapes in the world, flourishing in several countries which have the correct conditions in which they can grow to ripeness. They thrive anywhere with a dry, hot climate, such as that found in central Spain and other such arid areas, and produce delightfully light bodied wines full of spicy flavors and notes of dark berries. Their robustness and relative vigor has led them being a favorite grape varietal for wineries all over the world, and whilst it isn't uncommon to see bottles made from this varietal alone, they are also regularly used as a blending grape due to their high sugar content and ability to produce wines containing a relatively high level of alcohol.
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.
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.