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The 2009 La Vina de Andres Romeo is a pure Tempranillo cropped at 1kg per vine from the “La Liende” vineyard. It...
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Classic Rioja wine that combines intensity and elegance. Deep purple red colour. Its nose is complex with notes of...
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Complex and well-balanced Rioja wine, it has a well-layered nose of black raspberry and liquorice accompanied by...
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This ruby-colored wine has aromas of cherry, dark chocolate and freshly ground espresso. It is bright in the mouth,...
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The enticing, complex and focused nose displays scents of ripe plum, cherry, clove, rose, rosemary and thyme. The...
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Color: Underdeveloped hue of red fruit.
Nose: Broad range of aromas and especially excellent integration of the...
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Attractive nose of dark cherries, dill, thyme, coconut and chocolate. Some salted caramel, too. It’s medium-to...
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Beautiful transparency here with fresh flowers, green tobacco, pine needles, crushed stones and sandalwood. Dark...
375ml
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Savory and complex with dried orange peel, cedar and plenty of sweet spices, walnuts, caramel, dried mushrooms and...
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Savory and complex with dried orange peel, cedar and plenty of sweet spices, walnuts, caramel, dried mushrooms and...
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I love the textbook nose of the 2016 Señorío de P. Peciña Reserva, as it is earthy, spicy and developed, with...
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Artadi Rioja Vina El Pison 2009
750ml - Case of 6
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$319.17
The delicate balance between all of the natural agents that comprise this unique environment produces a wine that is...
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Artadi Rioja Vina El Pison 2016
750ml - Case of 6
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$352.37
The purity of fruit to this is really something else. I am not sure I have tasted a young Spanish wine with such...
750ml - Case of 6
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$84.95
Okay, now they're really starting to turn out the hits with regularity. Feels poised and confident, while pointing...
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Benjamin Romeo Rioja La Vina De Andres 2009
750ml - Case of 6
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$61.62
The 2009 La Vina de Andres Romeo is a pure Tempranillo cropped at 1kg per vine from the “La Liende” vineyard. It...
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Bodegas Muga Rioja Aro 2016
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I am speechless about this wine. It’s so deep and vertical with a stunning texture of super polished tannins and...
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Bodegas Muga Rioja Gran Reserva Prado Enea 2009
750ml - Case of 6
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#6 Top 100, 2016. Gorgeous aromas of ripe fruit, Spanish cedar and dark chocolate. Full body with beautiful flavors...
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Bodegas Roda Rioja Reserva 2016
750ml - Case of 6
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Blackberry and bark with some black-tea undertones on the nose. The firm, fine and polished tannins are very long and...
Syrah Tempranillo 2009 Spain La Rioja
Known as Syrah in most countries around the world, and Shiraz in Australia and certain other regions of the New World, this grape varietal has proven over the centuries to be one of the most powerful and flavorful red wine grapes there is. It is now one of the planet's most widely grown grapes, and is a favorite with wineries as a result of its robustness and versatility. It isn't easy to identify many characteristics of this particular varietal, due to the fact that it is highly versatile and shows significant differences in flavor and character depending on the terroir it is grown in, and the climatic conditions of the region. However, Syrah is most widely associated with full bodied, strong and loud red wines, packed full of fruity and spicy flavors, held in a beautifully deep red liquid.
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.
La Rioja is by far the most famous wine region of Spain, and remains one of the world's great wine producing regions, consistently offering deep, complex red wines of character and distinction, partly due to the fact that La Rioja benefits from excellent soils, rich in minerals and nutrients, and plenty of sunshine. The climatic conditions allow the fine grape varietals to reach full ripeness and express plenty of the best features of their terroir, making La Rioja wines some of the most interesting to have ever come out of Europe. The Cantabrian mountains to the north provide the perfect shelter from the colder, wetter influences of the Atlantic oceans, and in the beloved vineyards of La Rioja, wineries have been cultivating exceedingly flavorful Tempranillo grapes for generations for the inclusion in their fine single variety and blended wines.