La Rioja
One of the most recognisable commercial wine styles are the wines of Rioja and her Crianza etc model of age classification. Made from Tempranillo with support from Garnacha and Graciano, this famous region has modernised lately to include geographical indicators alongside the age classifications. More and more we are seeing New Wave styles such as those by the Rioja n Roll collective.
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
La Vanidosa Garnacha
€20,00
La Vanidosa Garnacha
Unusually for Rioja, this one is 100% Garnacha with no Tempranillo (or Graciano). Drink this bag of juice and join me in asking, why exactly?
€20,00
Iselen Tinto Rioja Joven
€16,00
Iselen Tinto Rioja Joven
Red Rioja made in a Joven (young) style without oak and a really bright, juicy fruit profile - crowd pleasing.
€16,00
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
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
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
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
Momento Rioja
€19,00
Momento Rioja
Momento Rioja flatters with a velvety mouthfeel, without at the same time lacking in juicy liveliness.
€19,00
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
Aradon Crianza Rioja
€20,00
Aradon Crianza Rioja
Hugely comforting, inch perfect entry level Crianza Rioja using tradiitional varieties and methods.
€20,00
El Mozo Herrigoia Rioja Alvesa
RAGING fruit purity and acidity, this is an incredible Spring and Summer red, universally popular, fresh and gluggable.
€22,00
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
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
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 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
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
Insensato Garnacha
€20,00
Insensato Garnacha
Let Ganacha be Garnacha is the M.O. here, and it succeeds, love these wines.
€20,00
Akutain Cosecha 2021
€19,00
Akutain Cosecha 2021
Situated in Rioja Alta, a grower producer; unusually for Rioja the wines are made with all estate grown fruit, super-old school Rioja.
€19,00
Akutain Crianza 2019
€23,00
Akutain Crianza 2019
Situated in Rioja Alta, a grower producer; unusually for Rioja the wines are made with all estate grown fruit, super-old school Rioja.
€23,00
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
El Mozo Cosmonauta Cosmonauta el el Paraje 601
Label is suggesting that you travel back in time to old Rioja. Legacy vines, old techniques and plots. This is new wave, old school Rioja.
€29,00
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