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750ml
Bottle:
$74.95
6 bottles:
$73.45
The classic take on Rioja from Benjamín Romeo is the 2010 Carmen Gran Reserva and it blends all of the traditional...
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Benjamin Romeo Rioja La Vina De Andres 2010
750ml - Case of 6
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$76.62
The 2010 La Vina de Andres Romeo was picked on October 6, later than the 2009, which was harvested on the September...
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Bodegas Mauro Castilla Y Leon VS 2010
750ml - Case of 3
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$122.62
The 2010 VS is a special selection of Tempranillo from two plots of older vineyards, one in Transpinedo and another...
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Bodegas Mauro Terreus Paraje de Cueva Baja 2010
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$161.62
Diverse soils and altitudes in an exceptional location, Cueva Baja. Character, intensity, and depth in a single site...
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Bodegas Muga Rioja Gran Reserva Prado Enea 2010
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$120.76
The wonderfully silky texture with an added juiciness is what makes this wine so very special. The flawless and...
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Contino (Cvne) Rioja Gran Reserva 2010
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle:
$111.95
This is very Asian with black tea, mushroom and bark aromas, and ripe fruit undertones. Full body, round and...
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Cvne Rioja Reserva Contino 2010
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$40.50
The 2010 Reserva is a textbook Rioja, and in fact it surprised me with a very classic profile. This is usually a...
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Cvne Rioja Reserva Vina Real 2010
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$49.41
(90% tempranillo, with equal parts garnacha, mazuelo and graciano): Deep ruby. Intensely perfumed aromas of black...
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La Rioja Alta Rioja Gran Reserva 890 2010
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$191.69
This is really refined and complex, with dark mineral, savory berries, mussels, walnuts, sweet spices, truffles,...
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La Rioja Alta Rioja Gran Reserva 904 2010
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$80.62
Fresh blueberries and brambleberries take center stage, which is striking for a wine of this age. There are also lots...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$252.30
Marvelous aromas of crushed berries, tobacco, cedar and mushrooms. Some dried cheese. Then turns to flowers. Very...
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Pintia Toro D.O. Tinto 2010
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$110.14
The 2010 Pintia had already been bottled when I tasted it, although not released. The bouquet is very Bordeaux-like...
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Remirez De Ganuza Rioja Reserva 2010
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$125.95
The phenomenal 2010 Reserva is produced with 90% Tempranillo, 5% Graciano and some 5% of the skins of Malvasía and...
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Remirez De Ganuza Rioja Reserva 2010
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$115.52
The phenomenal 2010 Reserva is produced with 90% Tempranillo, 5% Graciano and some 5% of the skins of Malvasía and...
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Vega Sicilia Ribera Del Duero Unico 2010
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$426.60
This is still very tight and closed with so much depth and beauty. The linear line to this is very vertical and draws...
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Vega Sicilia Ribera Del Duero Unico 2010
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$458.11
This is still very tight and closed with so much depth and beauty. The linear line to this is very vertical and draws...
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Vega Sicilia Ribera Del Duero Valbuena 5° 2010
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$214.95
The oak makes plenty of impact on the nose with some tarry notes across ripe-blue-plum, ccassis and chocolate aromas....
Garganega Mencia Tempranillo 2010
Italy is a fine country for white grape varietals, and white wines have been produced in this ancient country for thousands of years. One of the more popular varietals in the modern age is Garganega, which is currently the 5th most planted white grape across Italy. This grape is most closely associated with the Veneto region of Italy, although it is also grown in Sicily, where it is known as Grecanico Dorato. Garganega is a rigorous, hardy grape, which can grow in huge yields - explaining its popularity in the past. Today, winemakers must be careful to keep yields as low as possible, as this a varietal which can easily lose its distinctive characteristics and fine qualities when grown in bulk.
We know Garganega most commonly from the Soave wines which have been consistently popular over the past few decades. Indeed, the Soave Classico wines which still sell in large quantities across the globe are made from 70%-100% Garganega varietal grapes, and these wines showcase the varietal’s fresh and delicate qualities. The most common flavors present in Garganega wines are delicate, citrus notes, balanced by a hint of almond, and the best examples have remarkable balance and length, with wonderful aromatic notes.
There are plenty of notable native Spanish grapes which have made a big impression on the wine world at large, but none are as renowned or as widely loved as the Tempranillo varietal. This black skinned grape has been used for wine making for centuries, with several ancient civilizations noticing the fact that it is highly versatile and holds some delicious flavors and aromas, perfect for those looking for a powerful yet elegant grape for their wines. Tempranillo often causes winemakers some trouble, however, as it is highly susceptible to many diseases. Despite this, plenty continue to persevere with this varietal, as it is perfect for producing delicious and complex single variety and blended wines, packed full of classic Spanish flavors and plenty of aromatic and intense surprises.