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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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$228.00
The Gran Reserva spends 39 months in French oak and one American. The 2005 Gran Reserva has a deep inky purple/black...
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Alion Ribera Del Duero 2009
750ml - Case of 6
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$143.95
Opaque ruby. Ripe cherry, dark berries and oak spice on the highly perfumed nose. Fleshy and sweet, offering...
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Artadi Rioja Vina El Pison 2009
750ml - Case of 6
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$317.14
The delicate balance between all of the natural agents that comprise this unique environment produces a wine that is...
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Benjamin Romeo Rioja La Vina De Andres 2009
750ml - Case of 6
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$61.82
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 Mauro Castilla Y Leon VS 2009
750ml - Case of 3
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$108.28
The 2009 VS is a special selection of Tempranillo from older vineyards aged for 32 months in oak barrels (80% new)....
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Bodegas Muga Rioja Gran Reserva Prado Enea 2009
750ml - Case of 6
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$113.34
#6 Top 100, 2016. Gorgeous aromas of ripe fruit, Spanish cedar and dark chocolate. Full body with beautiful flavors...
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Finca Allende Rioja Aurus 2005
750ml - Case of 6
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$159.36
An intense red-purple colour. Potent and elegant on the nose with a great complexity of aromas (jams, minerals,...
750ml - Case of 12
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$128.61
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La Rioja Alta Rioja Gran Reserva 890 2005
750ml - Case of 6
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$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 904 2005
750ml - Case of 6
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$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 2009
750ml - Case of 6
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$88.46
This is a driven and super tight Gran Reserva with dark berries and hints of spice and cedar. A spicy red-pepper...
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La Rioja Alta Rioja Reserva Vina Ardanza 2009
750ml - Case of 12
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$61.95
Very fresh and vivid 2009 with berries, dark spice and hints of walnuts. Full-bodied, reserved and so held back and...
750ml - Case of 6
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$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
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$180.45
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Marques De Murrieta Rioja Dalmau 2009
750ml - Case of 6
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$72.45
They didn’t bottle Dalmau in 2008, so they are already releasing the 2009 Dalmau Reserva now, which shows a more...
Mourvedre Tempranillo 2005 2009 Spain 750ml
Mourvèdre is a fascinating and ancient grape varietal, thought to have been introduced to Spain by the ancient Phoenicians over two thousand years ago. Since then, it has found a home in many regions of France, and has gone on to be a key grape varietal in the New World, where it is often blended with Grenache and Syrah varietals to make a beautifully rounded and balanced red wine. The Mourvèdre grape itself is renowned for holding a complex set of flavours, which are often described as meaty or gamey, with plenty of bramble fruit notes. As such, they are often served with dark meats, and are enjoyed in many countries across the globe. The grapes are not the easiest to cultivate, as they require plenty of sunshine alongside well irrigated soil. However, their quality and unique attributes mean that wineries all over the globe continue to persevere with this special varietal.
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.