Rioja, Spain

The Campeador wines from Martinez Lacuesta have an extra depth of rustic flavour. Mainly Garnacha and with 24 months in wood, it shows ripe, cakey fruit.

Bodega Tobelos is located in Brinas in Rioja Alta and has 3ha of vineyards and a purpose built winery. This crianza is 100% Tempranillo with 12 months in oak and 12 in bottle. Fragrant, spicy nose with many layers of deep, proper Rioja fruit and wood.

Bodegas Urbina is located in Cuzcorrita de Rio Tiron, an area of Rioja Alta known for its long lived wines. 95% Tempranillo with Graciano and Mazuelo with 12 months in oak and 6 months in bottle. A really classic Crianza with many layers of fine, aromatic fruit.

From the hot Rioja Baja but at 700m altitude, a blend of Tempranillo and Graciano with 24 months in wood. A rich, muscular wine with deep, satisfying fruit.

Made from 100% old vine Tempranillo from the high altitude Rioja Alavesa creating a wine with style and finesse. A deep plum and black fruit palate, accompanied by toasty oak and a black cherry, clove and cinnamon bouquet. A wine with great aging potential.

A traditional Rioja Reserva from vineyards in Rioja Alta with a nose of warm black fruit, spice and vanilla notes. The palate has ripe plum and damson characters balanced by well-integrated oak, supple tannins and gentle cedary spice on the finish.

An attractive, modern style of Crianza with lifted aromatics of bramble fruit with some pepper and spice. Substantial on the palate, with plummy fruit, ripe tannins and a gently savoury, fresh finish.

A vibrant plum and cherry aromas combine with woody, herbal notes. The palate is complex with juicy bramble fruit, black pepper, and lifted, savoury characters.

Made from 100% Viura grapes cultivated in Rioja Oriental. A fresh, unoaked Viura with lifted floral and citrus notes on the nose. The palate has orchard fruits, ripe melon and zesty acidity on the finish.

Appealing black fruit aromas and hints of spice lead to juicy plum and bramble fruit characters on the palate. Fresh acidity balances ripe tannins on the finish..