Rioja Wines

Rioja Wine
If one had to pick a single subregion in Spain that would represent the country in its brightest viticultural light, it would undoubtedly be Rioja. It’s a breathtaking valley, where the soft breeze carries the playful sounds of local birds, and where one of the world’s most underrated and potent varietals thrives. Tempranillo is a vivacious, vibrant varietal, sometimes seen as a more fruit-forward version of Cabernet Sauvignon, and winemakers from Rioja seem to understand it on a spiritual level because drinking a fine red Rioja can be a near-religious experience. They’re as powerful and impactful as a charging bull, and as smooth and playful as the cloth that agitates it. As a result, these wines play an important part in Spanish culture and cuisine, and one can’t help but notice a historical, nostalgic sentiment as the wine unfolds in the glass.
Perhaps the most surprising thing about fine Rioja wines is how affordable they can be. While they’re no less impactful than their French competitors, they tend to fly under the radar, which results in lower prices than one would expect. This makes them a great starting point if you are just setting out on your wine adventure, and a reliable source of party-starting excitement if you’re looking to socialize.
However you want to frame it, Rioja deserves a spot in the annals of wine history, and its sheer quality mesmerizes countless people on a daily basis. Get immersed, and experience a level of satisfaction and serenity like never before.
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2003 Benjamin Romeo La Vina de Andres Romeo95RPA real blockbuster, the 2003 La Vina de Andres Romeo (100% Tempranillo) is exquisite, but, again, a mere 200 bottles will make it to America. Lucky readers who run across a bottle,..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $99.95
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2009 R. Lopez de Heredia Vina Bosconia Reserva96JSVery ripe still, with crushed berry and light jam. Vanilla undertones to the fruit. Turns to flowers, both fresh and dried. Complex cedar, tobacco and walnut. It’s full-bodie..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $36.95
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2011 Marques de Murrieta Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial95VMDeep garnet. A highly perfumed, complex bouquet evokes red and blue fruits, incense, pipe tobacco, vanilla and mocha, along with smoky mineral and spice nuances that build in the g..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $199.00
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2013 Remirez De Ganuza Rioja Gran Reserva Blanco94DECThe first vintage for this Gran Reserva Blanco – and it deserves plenty of success. From a vineayrd at 600m and as result shows excellent freshness. Aromatically it's refined..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $109.00
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2018 Sierra de Tolono Rioja La Dula Garnacha de Altura93JSThere’s an apple and pear mix here that has fresh allure on the nose and delivers a zippy and attractively fresh palate that has good weight, flesh and a gently creamy, apple..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $25.99
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2019 Hermanos Pecina Senorio de P Pecino Cosecha90JG(Rioja “Cosecha”- Bodegas Señorío Pedro Peciña (Rioja Alta)) The 2019 Rioja “Cosecha” from Bodegas Peciña is a lovely wine, with..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $13.99
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2019 Sierra Cantabria Rioja Seleccion93JSThis is rather luscious, yet it’s firm and poised with fantastic depth of fruit and structure. Berry and plum with some bark and earth that finishes strongly. So attractive a..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $12.99
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As low as $29.99