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.
A very special Tempranillo that will remind you of the scent-laden heat of the Mediterranean. It has all the notes of this famous grape - aromas of wood, coffee and dark fruits - with a soft edge lent it by the gentle climate. A soft tasting red with just a hint of toffee and a deliciously long end.
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.
A lovely rose that will please the most demanding wine expert, this Jane Ventura is made from a winning combination of Tempranillo topped up with Carignan. The colour is deep raspberry and the aromas are of raspberry and red berries generally. It's soft and yet has a strong rose personality. Good aftertaste.
After 12 months maturing in French oak and a further 12 months in the bottle, Navaldar Crianza is a very attractive Rioja that will bowl you over. 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. In our humble opinion this is on of the best Rioja Crianzas money can buy!
To make this wine, Castillo Perelada uses grapes from 3 of its Emporda vineyards, each of them with their own geological conditions: Merlot from Pont de Molins, Garnatxa and Tempranillo from La Garriga and Cabernet Sauvignon from Espolla. This beautiful wine has a high intensity cherry red colour. Its aroma reminds of ripe fruits and after 12 months in French barrels, is slightly roasted, due to its oak ageing. In the mouth it is meaty, fresh and well-balanced. Tannins are fine and ripe. This is a nice, long and enveloping wine.
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