Rioja & Warm, Oaky Reds
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RIOJA & WARM, OAKY REDS dial up the oak and rusticity. These are firmer, more tannic and concentrated reds with a good lick of oak. Prolific oak agers like Rioja, Ribera and Chianti Classico.
Aradon Tinto Rioja
€17,00
Aradon Tinto Rioja
A rich unmistakable Spanish Rioja jam-packed with flavors of ripe dark berries and a big bargain!
€17,00
Bodegas D. Mateos Letargo Rioja Crianza
Inch perfect Rioja crianza, a deep kick of fruit, oaky warmth and rustic goodness running side by side.
€19,00
Palacios Remondo La Vendimia Rioja
Entry level Rioja from Alvaro Palacios family house, Palacios Remondo, one of the greatest value Riojas ever sold.
€22,00
El Mozo Malaspiedras Rioja
€23,00
El Mozo Malaspiedras Rioja
Organic, bio-dynamic, low sulphur, natural Rioja. Its also a revelation - so pure, so energetic, so delicious.
€23,00
Calzadas Rioja
€24,00
Calzadas Rioja
Sour cherry, blueberry, blackberry and plum, toasted wood, coconut and coffee from the oak. Rioja is nice.
€24,00
Arrocal Village 2021
€24,00
Arrocal Village 2021
One of the best value Ribera del Duero Roble in the market. Balanced, brooding, well made, you name it.
€24,00
Selvapiana Rufina Chianti
€25,00
Selvapiana Rufina Chianti
Cherries, strawberries and a hint of raspberries are on the nose, with some wild fennel and topsoil bringing in herbaceous, earthy notes.
€25,00
Bodegas Mateos Tio Martin Crianza
This is a beautifully layered, ripe black fruit and sweet spice from time spent in oak, oak is integrated and classy. Stellar.
€26,00
Aradon Reserva Rioja
€27,00
Aradon Reserva Rioja
We are here for this - big, beautifull Tempranillo/Garnacha, great value Reserva from 2016. Brexit Reserva!
€27,00
Passo del Lume Rosso Di Montalcino
Archetypal Rosso de Montalcino Sangiovese from young vines destined to become Brunello vines one day!
€32,00
Rocca di Montegrossi Chianti Classico 2022
The 2022 Chianti Classico is fabulous, one of the best of the year. An explosion of red/purple fruits.
€32,00
Arrocal Seleccion Especial 2018
Wow - a serious piece of Ribera Tempranillo, a single vineyard wine, hand picked and hand sorted wine.
€33,00
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Castello di Romitorio 'Brio' Rosso Toscana
Very bright, very pure Sangiovese from Castello di Romitorio - read below to get scoop on winery and reviews.
€34,00
Isole e Olena Chianti Classico 2021
One of the most famous Chianti Classico hands down, stunning wines by a bona fide legend Paolo di Marchi (this is his last vintage!).
€40,00
Bodegas D. Mateos La Mateo Vendimia Reserva
This is serious quality, old and dense Rioja. Old school; Tempranillo, Garnacha and a whack oak oak and deliberate Rioja oxidative character.
€43,00
Aradon La Garnacha Prometida 2018
(Unusually) a 100% Garnacha Rioja - we taste this and wonder, why? Big, enticing black fruits, great complexity and length.
€50,00
Bibi Graetz Soffocone Di Vincigliata 2018
Famous wine, not least for having a sex act depicted on the label. 100% Sangiovese - total cult wine.
€50,00
Casa Labei Matadiables Ribera del Duero
Old vine Ribera from an historic plot. This is rich but restrained, an absolute feast of a wine.
€51,00
Casa Labei Portillo Ribera del Duero
Ah here. Just when you think Ribera is a one trick pony they start throwing Bobal and Garnacha into the mix. This is outrageous.
€51,00
Arrocal Tinto Fino Reserva de Familia 2018
This is a big bit of Tempranillo for the money, and actually reall accessible as it stands - a wonderful, treat wine.
€56,00
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Castello di Romitorio 'Colto' Rosso di Montalcino
€80,00
€64,00
Castello di Romitorio 'Colto' Rosso di Montalcino
Stunning young vine (future Brunello) from Castello di Romitorio - read below to get scoop on winery and reviews.
€80,00
€64,00
Rocca di Montegrossi San Marcellino 2018
Made on original site where Chianti Classico's original recipe was conceived by Baron Ricasoli - winemaker Marco Ricasoli's ancestor.
€65,00