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6 bottles:
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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
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$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
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$120.78
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
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$110.62
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 Gran Reserva Imperial 2010
750ml - Case of 6
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$127.95
#44 ENTHUSIAST 100 2017. Certain wines exude a sense of elevated excellence. This one gets to that level via aromas...
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Cvne Rioja Reserva Contino 2010
750ml - Case of 6
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$40.38
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
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$49.40
(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
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$199.90
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
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$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:
$251.35
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
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$110.18
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
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$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:
$426.69
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
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$456.36
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
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$227.84
The oak makes plenty of impact on the nose with some tarry notes across ripe-blue-plum, ccassis and chocolate aromas....
Tempranillo 2010 Spain Castilla Y Leon La Rioja
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.
Ever since the Phoenicians and Romans brought their knowledge of vine cultivation to Spanish soils, the country's culture has grown alongside wine production, with wine being a vital part of Spanish identity and Spanish traditions. Each region of Spain has a wine quite distinct from the others, and it is produced by smallholders and families as much as it is by large companies and established wineries. From the relatively mild and lush regions of La Rioja to the arid plateaus that surround Madrid, grapes are grown in abundance for the now booming Spanish wine industry, and new laws and regulations have recently been put in place to keep the country's standards high. By combining traditional practices with modern technology, Spanish wineries are continuing to produce distinctive wines of great character, flavor and aroma, with the focus shifting in recent decades to quality over quantity.
The ancient, arid and beautiful region of Castilla y Leon is the largest in Spain, and amongst the largest single 'regions' in any country of Europe. It has been famed throughout the centuries for its architecture, its people, its art and literature, and not least for its characterful and flavorful wines, which capture the beating heart and passion of Spain and Spanish culture. Castilla y Leon is essentially a vast plateau, and is extremely dry, with a poor soil structure which one might think would make viticulture difficult, if not impossible. However, Castilla y Leon has plenty of native grape varietals which are able to stretch their roots deep underground, to tap into the moisture and minerals which can be found there.
La Rioja is by far the most famous wine region of Spain, and remains one of the world's great wine producing regions, consistently offering deep, complex red wines of character and distinction, partly due to the fact that La Rioja benefits from excellent soils, rich in minerals and nutrients, and plenty of sunshine. The climatic conditions allow the fine grape varietals to reach full ripeness and express plenty of the best features of their terroir, making La Rioja wines some of the most interesting to have ever come out of Europe. The Cantabrian mountains to the north provide the perfect shelter from the colder, wetter influences of the Atlantic oceans, and in the beloved vineyards of La Rioja, wineries have been cultivating exceedingly flavorful Tempranillo grapes for generations for the inclusion in their fine single variety and blended wines.