Red Wine

This is a classic Rioja Reserva, showing the exceptional typicality of Rioja Alavesa's Tempranillo grape as well as the beautiful complexity acquired during traditional aging in small barriques for 24 months. Bright, medium ruby color with grenache highlights. On the nose, a core of wild berries is joined by spicy notes of tobacco, cedar and vanilla from barrel aging. Silky on the palate, showing freshness, complexity and a long finish, supported by fine, chalky tannins. This is an elegant, gastronomic wine that enhances great food without overpowering it. Accompany roasted meat, lamb, pork, poultry and mushroom recipes.

Manual harvesting adds to the complexity and personality of the Cofrades vineyard. The type and length of aging is different for each vintage, using a combination of stainless steel and concrete tanks and aging in small and large oak barrels. Cofrades is one of the vineyards in the village of Leza. Planted in 1945 with a wonderful varietal and clonal blend, it is mainly Tempranillo, with co-plantings of Viura, Malvasia Riojana, Jaen, Mencia, Benedicto, Morate, Garnacha and Graciano. All varieties are harvested at the same time and vinified together to preserve the personality of Cofrades. Black cherries, blackberries, herbs and spices with hints of minerality. Its body is medium, as is its acidity. Go with game, spicy cold meats and recipes with lamb and pork.

The Galtzada vineyard in the village of Lanciego was planted in 1952. With different Garnacha clones. The harvest is done manually. The grapes were then fermented in two small, open wooden containers. Extraction is light without excessive color extraction. The wine is then aged in a 1,500-liter Austrian oak barrel for 9 months in order to maximize the expression of the vineyard. The aim is to understand and respect the expression of this unique vineyard, without excessive use of new oak or oxidative aging. Aromas of red and black fruits with hints of herbs and sweet spices. In the mouth it has a medium body with also medium acidity which makes it a balanced wine that will wonderfully accompany chorizos, lamb, pot roasts and game.

A young, juicy and versatile red wine that has not been aged in barrel, and is a modern interpretation of the tradition of Rioja Alavesa winegrowers. It features a series of six different labels with illustrations of real growers as a tribute to their daily work. It presents clear and intense primary aromas of dark cherries and black berries with a hint of violet and clove. Medium bodied, with remarkable complexity and concentration of fruit. The quality of the fruit stands out, showing the typical character of the cooler Rioja Alavesa climate, without being overshadowed by the excessive influence of the oak barrel. Intense fruit is balanced by fresh acidity, chiseled, chalky tannins and a long metallic finish. A serious, non-barrel-aged wine will benefit from 2 to 3 years in the cellar after release and will keep for another 5 years. It goes well with grilled meats, hard cheeses, pasta and rice dishes.

Andreas Kubach MW is one of the owners and responsible for Bideona wines. Rioja S4MG0 is produced from grapes at an altitude of 520-550m and aged 50 years. Production is at 9,494 bottles. Samaniego produces some of the most sought after Rioja Alavesa grapes. The wines are rich, powerfully framed with fresh acidity and firm yet velvety tannins. The fruit tends toward sour cherry but with mint present and a spicy complexity. The wines have the structure and depth to age beautifully for decades, but also show remarkable grace in their youth. Enjoy it with premium cuts of veal, game and braised recipes. Jancis Robinson rated it an amazing 17.5/20.

Tempranillo at an altitude of 500m from a vineyard with an average age of 50 years. Small production at 6,399 bottles. Bideona Villabuena shows precise and clean aromas of ripe blackcurrants and blackberries, fine tannins with an amazing flow on the palate, even when young. Pair with quality cuts of beef, game and recipes with pork or lamb. Acclaimed Jancis Robinson rated it 17.5 out of 20.

The name RIRA has been mentioned since the old days for an area above the Neratzies of Aigio, high above the tourist resorts of Logos - Selianitika in the coastal zone of Aegialia. The estate, which has existed in its current boundaries since 1872, was cultivated with raisins in the old days. The philosophy of the winery is limited to the fact that very good wine must be accessible to everyone, without a sophisticated appearance, without unnecessary words, without an expensive price.

A wine that has come from a manual harvest and has been aged in oak barrels with 10% new barrels. On the nose, this wine reveals aromas of pepper and red fruit jam. In the mouth it is balanced, rich and intense, offering to its long finish very good quality tannins. A wine with character, always aging for 6 to 8 years. Accompany lamb kebabs, beef Bourguignon, game or your barbecue.

Santa Maria La Palma Winery has always been the heart of every activity and initiative in the wine sector in Sardinia. Today, more than ever, Santa Maria La Palma Winery is the starting point for those who want to know Sardinian wines, their origin and their quality. In the vineyards overlooking the sea, -cooled by the sea breeze between the bay of Alghero and the bay of Porto Conte- the varieties Vermentino, Cannonau (Grenache), Monica and Cagnulari give wonderful and delicious wines.

Santa Maria La Palma Winery has always been the heart of every activity and initiative in the wine sector in Sardinia. Today, more than ever, Santa Maria La Palma Winery is the starting point for those who want to know Sardinian wines, their origin and their quality. In the vineyards overlooking the sea, -cooled by the sea breeze between the bay of Alghero and the bay of Porto Conte- the varieties Vermentino, Cannonau (Grenache), Monica and Cagnulari give wonderful and delicious wines.