Tempranillo means 'early ripener' in Spanish and you'd have to get up very early indeed to find one that's better value than this. It may be young, but it has the heart and soul of classic Rioja, with its ruby red colour, ripe berry flavours and good finish. Its sheer drinkability makes it perfect for an informal roast lamb Sunday lunch or for sharing with friends on a summer's evening outdoors.
Young, soft and yet perfect to the palate, this wine is the result of a great match of Tempranillo and a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon grown in vineyards in the foothills of the Cordillero Iberico, south of Rioja.
Everything you could wish for from a young Tempranillo is here. The softness of the colour and aroma, the superb taste, and a luscious reminder of summer fruits with blackberries and raspberries. A slight touch of leather and oak give this superior wine the perfect finishing touch.
Type: Red Region: Campo de Borja
£5.59 per bottle 6 bottles £31.86 SAVE £1.68 12 bottles £60.36 SAVE £6.72
After 14 months maturing in French oak and a further 12 months in the bottle, this Navaldar Crianza is a very attractive Rioja that will not let you down. Judged by any criteria, from colour to aromas, this is a classic Tempranillo Crianza. Quite syrupy and with a back note of dry plums, this is a complex wine and yet, very easy to drink. Comes highly recommended - our best value Rioja Crianza with no compromises!
Another very good wine from this deservedly famous house, this Tempranillo is produced from the oldest vines on the Dominio de Valdepusa estate which lies on the Pusa river between Toledo and Madrid. This is a perfect example of a crianza Tempranillo. Spicy aromas laced with very ripe red fruits. Lightly smoked with a very pleasant aftertaste. Goes beautifully with uncomplicated meaty dishes. A definite buy, not least because of its outstanding value for money.
Type: Red Region: Rioja
£6.59 per bottle 6 bottles £37.56 SAVE £1.98 12 bottles £71.16 SAVE £7.92
This smashing wine has a lovely dark cherry finish and a bold, full-bodied taste. Bodegas Artazu is found in the northernmost part of the Navarra which, like Rioja, is exposed to both Atlantic and Mediterranean influences. Artazu benefits from the occasional cold winds coming off the Pyrenees which helps to make wines of extraordinary elegance.
With this clever blend of Tempranillo and Garnache they have achieved a good, fruity vintage with a very happy after taste. Not only that, it's really good value for money which makes it a hit at parties with friends or for summer BBQs.
Soft and well balanced, this is a very successful blend of Tempranillo with Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache - not too fruity and finely spiced. Meaty and fresh with a long aftertaste - this is a good value red that makes for a very pleasant and easygoing casual drink.
Type: Red Region: Navarra
£7.49 per bottle 6 bottles £42.72 SAVE £2.22 12 bottles £80.88 SAVE £9.00
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