Tempranillo
Pronounced (tem-prah-nee-yo) is Spain's most populous grape found primarily in Rioja and Ribera del Duero and across the Iberian Peninsula, known as Tinto Roriz in Portugal and as a blending component for Port. It has bright appealing fruit with loads of wild strawberry character, and it gains wonderful complexity when oaked. Ireland's favorite red grape.
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
Bodegas D. Mateos Letargo Rioja Crianza
Inch perfect Rioja crianza, a deep kick of fruit, oaky warmth and rustic goodness running side by side.
Read more about Rioja our RIOJA WINE SCHOOL blog HERE
€19,00
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
Desafinado Douro Tinto
€16,00
€13,00
Desafinado Douro Tinto
From the uber-hot Duoro, a meaty red built from meaty indiugenous Port-bound varieties.
€16,00
€13,00
Lopez de Haro Crianza Rioja
€16,00
Lopez de Haro Crianza Rioja
Salt of the earth, good value Rioja Crianza. Nuff said.Read more about Rioja our RIOJA WINE SCHOOL blog HERE
€16,00
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.Read more about Ribera on our blog HERE
€24,00
Bodegas D. Mateos / Rioja, Spain
€119,00
Bodegas D. Mateos / Rioja, Spain
In Ireland we drink more Rioja than anywhere in the world per capita. There are now essentially 2 Rioja, traditional, which favours big fruit and warm oak, with familiar terms like Crianza, then there is modern, with hipster labels and...
€119,00
Palacios Remondo La Vendimia Rioja
Entry level Rioja from Alvaro Palacios family house, Palacios Remondo, one of the greatest value Riojas ever sold. Read more about Rioja our RIOJA WINE SCHOOL blog HERE or read about Alvaro Palacios HERE
€22,00
Arrocal Seleccion Especial 2018
Wow - a serious piece of Ribera Tempranillo, a single vineyard wine, hand picked and hand sorted wine.
Read more about Ribera on our blog HERE
€33,00
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.
Read more about Rioja our RIOJA WINE SCHOOL blog HERE
€23,00
Momento Rioja
€19,00
Momento Rioja
Momento Rioja is a 'snapshot in time' of modern Rioja. Read more about Rioja our RIOJA WINE SCHOOL blog HERE
€19,00
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Puente de Rus Tempranillo
€12,24
Puente de Rus Tempranillo
White Rioja that is all about clean drinkability rather than fruit weight - crowd pleasing.
€12,24
El Mozo / Rioja, Spain
€133,00
El Mozo / Rioja, Spain
In Ireland we drink more Rioja than anywhere in the world per capita. There are now essentially 2 Rioja, traditional, which favours big fruit and warm oak, with familiar terms like Crianza, then there is modern, with hipster labels and...
€133,00
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.Read more about Ribera on our blog HERE
€59,00
Calzadas Rioja
€24,00
Calzadas Rioja
Sour cherry, blueberry, blackberry and plum, toasted wood, coconut and coffee from the oak. Rioja is nice.
Read more about Rioja our RIOJA WINE SCHOOL blog HERE
€24,00
El Mozo Herrigoia Rioja Alvesa
RAGING fruit purity and acidity, this is an incredible Spring and Summer red, universally popular, fresh and gluggable. Read more about Rioja our RIOJA WINE SCHOOL blog HERE
€22,00
Arrocal Tinto Fino Crianza 2019
A real whopper of a wine, will last up to another half century! really serious Tinta Pais.Read more about Ribera on our blog HERE
€28,00
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.Read more about Ribera on our blog HERE
€56,00
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.
Read more about Rioja our RIOJA WINE SCHOOL blog HERE
€26,00
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.
Read more about Rioja our RIOJA WINE SCHOOL blog HERE
€43,00
Casa Labei Matadiables Ribera del Duero
Old vine Ribera from an historic plot. This is rich but restrained, an absolute feast of a wine.Read more about Ribera on our blog HERE
€59,00