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Of course, you can’t talk about Spanish red wine without mentioning Rioja. Sometime erroneously taken to mean all Spanish red wines, the wines of Rioja are from a specific region in northern Spain hugging the Rio Ebro. One of the Ebro’s tributaries lends the region its name – the Rio Oja. The synthesis of Garnacha and Tempranillo with American oak barrels is a style of wine much copied in Spain but rarely without. The reliance on long wood ageing has been tempered in recent years to an extent, but oak still defines the classic Rioja.

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Rioja’s status as Spain’s principal red wine is most under threat from Ribeira del Duero, home of the iconic Vega Sicilia and many well-financed new estates that have taken the region from almost nothing to world class status in a few short years. Largely Tempranillo based wines.

North-west of Tarragona, a few miles in from Catalonia’s Mediterranean holiday coast, are the hills of Priorat and Montsant. Here Garnacha (Garnatxa) and Carignan (Samso) make delicious wines that sometimes feel more redolent of the Rhône Valley than La Rioja.

Outside of the classic regions there is a lot of value to be found in Spanish vineyards both from wines aping the Rioja style and those of a different hue.

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Outside of the classic regions there is a lot of value to be found in Spanish vineyards both from wines aping the Rioja style and those of a different hue.

- Free delivery for all orders over £100. Case price* discount on any 12 (mixed) bottles or more. -

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2016 GARNACHA Bodegas y Viñedos Monfil

Cariñena Spain 13% Red
Syrah, Garnacha

A joyous nose of mulberry, dark cherry, damson and raspberry, all backed by a lovely pepperiness. The palate is lively and again filled with dark spicy berried fruits, not heavy in any way, fresh...(read more)

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2017 CHAVAL Bobal 'Ecologica' Bodegas Nodus

Valencia Spain 13% Red
Bobal

A thorough process during the growing period of the grapes is maintained to determine the optimum time to start the harvesting. Grape selection, controlled fermentation at low temperatures along...(read more)

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2017 GARNACHA Bodegas y Viñedos Monfil

Cariñena Spain 13% Red
Syrah, Garnacha

Every year the juicy hit of bright fright bowls us over. This is often talked about as the best value red from anywhere and when tasted you soon see why. There is a joyous nose of mulberry, dark...(read more)

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2017 OLD HANDS Monastrell Ecológico Bodegas La Purisima

Yecla Spain 14% Red
Monastrell

Yet again this collective of old farmers in Yecla, the 'Old Hands' have come up trumps. Organically grown Monastrell (Mouvedre) is picked at perfect ripeness and results in this startling value r...(read more)

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2017 TALENTO Monastrell Ecológico Ego Bodegas

Jumilla Spain 14% Red
Monastrell

This wine is elaborated during the first week of October with Monastrell grapes selected from our certified organic farming vineyards. The vineyards are on average 25 years old. The separation of...(read more)

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2016 PRIOS MAXIMUS Roble Bodegas de Los Rios Prieto

Ribera del Duero Spain 14.5% Red
Tinto Fino

Hand-picked, selected 100% Tinta del Pais from Pesquera’s 40 year old vineyards, aged 6 months in American oak barrels. Lively, deep gooseberry colour with violet undertones. Powerful, clean bouquet...(read more)

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2015 REY DON GARCIA RIOJA Crianza Bodegas Ruconia

Rioja Spain 13% Red
Graciano, Mazuelo, Tempranillo

A lovely Crianza from Bodegas Ruconia. This is a firm favourite at L&S. Lots of lively cherry fruit wrapped up in attractive vanilla oak. Medium bodied, the wine holds a good high tone throughout...(read more)

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2016 RIOJA ALAVESA Sierra de Toloño

Rioja Alavesa Rioja Spain 13.5% Red
Tempranillo

Sandra's wines seem to improve with every release. 2016 is a fabulous vintage for her here in the high hills of Alavesa on the north side of Rioja. The lovely long summer season has added a shade...(read more)

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2015 AUTÒCTON Vinyes Velles Autòcton Celler

Catalunya Spain 13.5% Red
Ull de Llebe, Sumoll

Sumoll and Ull de Llebre grapes make up this startlingly good ‘local’ red from Albert’s very old vineyards on the border of Penedes and Tarragona. This is a gorgeously vibrant, red fruit, herb, a...(read more)

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2015 LADERAS DE LEONILA Mencia Màquina & Tabla, Lea & Sandeman

2015 LADERAS DE LEONILA Mencia Màquina y Tabla

Bierzo Spain 14% Red
Mencia

Charles Lea has found an interesting winemaker in Maquina y Tabla. Produced in northwestern Spain from the local mencia grape, this has generous fruity aromatics, plus soft tannins, so it can be...(read more)

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2015 PÁRAMOS DE NICASIA Tinta de Toro Màquina & Tabla, Lea & Sandeman — IN THE
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2015 PÁRAMOS DE NICASIA Tinta de Toro Màquina y Tabla

Toro Spain 14.5% Red
Tinta de Toro

Tinta de Toro is another name for Tempranillo - the delicious soft and spicy red grape that is at the heart of so many of Spain's finest red wines. Oriol and Susana's is a fascinating wine. This...(read more)

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2016 L'ATZAR Celler Mas La Mola

Priorat Spain 14.5% Red
Syrah, Garnacha, Carignan, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon

A serious Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan, Syrah, Garnacha, Merlot blend from the Spanish wine region of Priorat. This small wine region within Catalunya in north east Spain, is known for its full-b...(read more)

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2016 GARNACHA Bodegas y Viñedos Monfil

Cariñena Spain 13% Red Syrah, Garnacha

2017 CHAVAL Bobal 'Ecologica' Bodegas Nodus

Valencia Spain 13% Red Bobal

2017 GARNACHA Bodegas y Viñedos Monfil

Cariñena Spain 13% Red Syrah, Garnacha

2017 OLD HANDS Monastrell Ecológico Bodegas La Purisima

Yecla Spain 14% Red Monastrell

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Jumilla Spain 14% Red Monastrell

2016 PRIOS MAXIMUS Roble Bodegas de Los Rios Prieto

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Rioja Spain 13% Red Graciano, Mazuelo, Tempranillo

2016 RIOJA ALAVESA Sierra de Toloño

Rioja Alavesa Rioja Spain 13.5% Red Tempranillo

2015 AUTÒCTON Vinyes Velles Autòcton Celler

Catalunya Spain 13.5% Red Ull de Llebe, Sumoll

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Priorat Spain 14.5% Red Syrah, Garnacha, Carignan, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon

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