Rioja, but hold the oak.

I have never been a massive fan of traditional Rioja with its extraction, oak and slight (controlled) oxidation in some cases. I do however love Tempranillo, the chief component of Rioja. This set of wines eschews oak and showcases how Rioja was made before the commercial Crianza Etcetera style we know now. The name of the game here is to let Tempranillo be Tempranillo, with a couple of other varieties and even a white grape added here or there. Do the Evolution with our wine school to experience the whole gambit or click HERE to learn.