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La Rioja Alta Rioja Gran Reserva 890 2005
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$197.12
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 890 2010
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$191.69
This is really refined and complex, with dark mineral, savory berries, mussels, walnuts, sweet spices, truffles,...
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La Rioja Alta Rioja Gran Reserva 904 2005
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle:
$179.11
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
Bottle:
$88.95
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 Gran Reserva 904 2010
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$79.78
Fresh blueberries and brambleberries take center stage, which is striking for a wine of this age. There are also lots...
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La Rioja Alta Rioja Gran Reserva Vina Arana 2016
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle:
$96.95
Beautiful transparency here with fresh flowers, green tobacco, pine needles, crushed stones and sandalwood. Dark...
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La Rioja Alta Rioja Gran Reserva Vina Arana 2016
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$51.93
Beautiful transparency here with fresh flowers, green tobacco, pine needles, crushed stones and sandalwood. Dark...
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La Rioja Alta Rioja Reserva Vina Ardanza 2005
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle:
$164.57
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...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$252.30
Marvelous aromas of crushed berries, tobacco, cedar and mushrooms. Some dried cheese. Then turns to flowers. Very...
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Numanthia Numanthia 2016
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$62.07
I was pleasantly surprised by the 2016 Numanthia, which is balanced and serious, with integrated oak and a soft...
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Pingus Flor De Pingus 2016
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle:
$234.95
Chalky and intense with so much blackberry character. Some smoke, too. Full body. Firm and chewy with lots of fruit,...
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Pingus Ribera Del Duero 2016
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$1201.21
The benchmark Pingus? Everything is together here with an impeccable balance of ripe fruit, complex terrior character...
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Pintia Toro D.O. Tinto 2010
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$109.72
The 2010 Pintia had already been bottled when I tasted it, although not released. The bouquet is very Bordeaux-like...
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Remirez De Ganuza Rioja Reserva 2010
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$125.95
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:
$115.52
The phenomenal 2010 Reserva is produced with 90% Tempranillo, 5% Graciano and some 5% of the skins of Malvasía and...
Tempranillo 2005 2010 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.
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.