Lovers of mature Rioja will recognise the red berry and oak character of Tempranillo in this terrific value Gran Selección from Valencia. From a leading bodega, it’s been wowing wine judges for years and this vintage has already won two Golds.
This Rioja Reserva always impresses us with its seductive, rich flavours and now, with six years' age, it's showing its complexity. It’s all hand picked Tempranillo from a special Alavesa vineyard – luscious, layered berry fruit and oaky length.
This glorious Rioja was destined for Reserva quality, aged a year in barrel and then bottled. But upon tasting, winemaker Jean-Marc Sauboua decided it could be tucked away a little longer.
It ended up being considerably longer than intended, but all's well that ends well, because 10 years later it's proved to be absolutely stunning – a silky, velvety luxury wine. A great choice with lamb.
Lavish plum and raspberry, wrapped in cinnamon spice and vanilla oak in this fabulous 91-point & Gold Reserva. It's made by the award-winning Castillo Labastida in Rioja, Atlantic and mountain-cooled Alavesa region.