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.
La Universal 'Venus' 2017
€49,00
La Universal 'Venus' 2017
This is Montsant, but also feels like Priorat. This is Rene e Sara's flagship wine and it bears their signature empahatically, truly a collectors wine.
€49,00
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
Casa Labei La Nave Ribera del Duero
Most exciting wine you'll try this year. Appellation only recently permitted to produce white - this is Albillo Mayer, only 1198 bottles produced.
€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
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
Rocca di Montegrossi Geremia 2018
Becoming a ffamous Super Tuscan style in the landscape now. A blend of Merlot & Cabernet.
€65,00
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.
€78,00
R is for Rioja
from €89,00
R is for Rioja
Ireland drinks more of it than anywhere else in the world. So....Eurovision and Rioja consumption we are unmatched! In 6 or a Dozen! La Rioja is possibly the most recognisable commercial style in the world. Made from Tempranillo, Garnacha and...
from €89,00
T is for Tempranillo
€95,00
T is for Tempranillo
The chief component in Rioja, Tempranillo is found across Spain in a wide variety or styles, weights and wine making methods from young light to oaky and heavy. Tempranillo is mid weight in acidity, tannin and alcohol, amenable to blending...
€95,00
Castello di Romitorio Brunello di Montalcino 2019
King of Italian wine, Brunello from Castello di Romitorio - read below to get scoop on winery and reviews.
€97,00
-40%
Bibi Graetz, 'Testamatta' (100 Points Decanter) - Single Bottle
100 Point wine from the legendary Bibi Graetz of Tuscany. 100% Sangiovese, this has become a cult wine.
€165,00
€99,00
King Alvaro Palacios / Spain
€146,00
King Alvaro Palacios / Spain
Spain’s most prominent winemaker makes stellar red wine in 3 regions; La Rioja where he was born, and Priorat and Bierzo, which in the 90’s he championed and then rejuvenated. Alvaro Palacios is responsible for the most expensive wines in...
€146,00
-40%
Bibi Graetz Soffocone Di Vincigliata 3 LITRE JEROBAUM - 40% OFF
€250,00
€150,00
Bibi Graetz Soffocone Di Vincigliata 3 LITRE JEROBAUM - 40% OFF
Famous wine, not least for having a sex act depicted on the label. 100% Sangiovese - total cult wine. 3 LITRE JEROBAUM IN BEAUTIFUL WOODEN BOX! (Click below for story and review).
€250,00
€150,00
Castello di Romitorio 'Filo di Seta' Brunello di Montalcino 2019
The top Brunello from Castello di Romitorio - read below to get scoop on winery and reviews.
€160,00
King Alvaro Palacios Premier Cru / Spain
Spain’s most prominent winemaker Alvaro Palacios' Village Level wines from his 3 regions: La Rioja (Oriental), Priorat (Gratallops) and Bierzo (Corullon). As mentioned in the King Alvaro Palacios Pack, Alvaro is famous for both the most expensive and rarest wines...
€219,00