Spain - All Red Wines
One of the most famous vineyards for red wines in Spain is Vega Sicilia, located in Ribera del Duero. Their flagship wine, Vega Sicilia Único, is a legendary red that exemplifies the region's mastery in crafting age-worthy and complex wines. With its deep color, intense aromatics, and a harmonious blend of Tempranillo and other varietals, Vega Sicilia Único has become an iconic representation of Spanish winemaking.
In Priorat, Clos Mogador is celebrated for its exceptional red wines. Their Clos Mogador, crafted from a blend of Grenache, Carignan, and other local varieties, showcases the rugged landscape of the region with its concentrated flavors, firm tannins, and remarkable aging potential.Moving to the region of Bierzo, Descendientes de Jose Palacios is a notable vineyard known for its Mencía-based red wines. Their Petalos del Bierzo is a stellar example of the region's winemaking excellence, offering vibrant fruit flavors, floral aromatics, and a lively acidity that epitomizes the elegance of Bierzo's red wines.
Spain's fine red wines beautifully reflect the country's winemaking diversity, from the bold and structured reds of Ribera del Duero and Rioja to the powerful and mineral-driven wines of Priorat and the elegant and aromatic expressions of Bierzo. With their depth, complexity, and the legacy of Spain's winemaking heritage, these red wines embody the essence of Spain's vibrant wine culture. Spanish red wines promise a journey of flavors that capture the essence of this captivating wine country.
Spain - All Red Wines
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Jancis Robinson (18)
95% Syrah, 5% Viognier, vineyards at 950 m above sea level. Aged for 12 months in a mixture of 650- and 500-litre used French oak. Spectacular and intense dark fruit on the nose! Blackcurrant, blackberries, cassis, violets, smoke and minerality. On the palate, it is rich and deep but not massive. It has mouth-watering acidity, ripe tannins, and elegant oak integration. I find this vintage more balanced than previous ones. The wine has precise fruit expression. 2018 has been the greatest year for this wine. (FC)Inc. VAT£179.98 -
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The Emilio Moro Malleolus 2018's complexity and elegance is a testament to Emilio Moro's 120 years of winemaking experience. This fine Ribera del Duero, Spain wine utilises Tinta del País grapes, with clusters sourced entirely from 50-year-old vines across their choicest plots. The deep, ruby-red Malleolus 2018 undergoes 18 months of aging in French oak barrels, revealing notes of black fruit, violet, and licorice melding with chocolate and spice undertones, embodying unadulterated power with exquisite finesse. These elements converge to provide an extraordinarily long, stunning finish on the palate. Emilio Moro meticulously vintages the Malleolus 2018 using traditional and innovative techniques, unfailingly retaining the phenotype and identity of their home soil. A majestic embodiment of the quintessence of Ribera del Duero, the Emilio Moro Malleolus 2018 provides an unrivalled wine tasting experience for discerning oenophiles.
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Wine Advocate (94+)
2020 was a great vintage in the Mediterranean, and the 2020 Albahra, a blend of 70% Garnacha Tintorera from the zone of Almansa and 30% Moravia Agria from Manchuela, showed better than ever. The two grapes fermented separately with part of full clusters in concrete and with indigenous yeasts. The Garnacha matured in concrete and the Moravia in neutral 228-liter barrels for eight months. It has 13% alcohol and good freshness, a fine thread and round tannins. It's juicy and supple—the harvest was easy with great weather, very different from 2019— and the acidity of the Moravia is more polished. The wine has a bright ruby color and is aromatic and clean, precise and attractive. It's medium-bodied and silky with very round tannins. They compare it with 2017. This is one of the most incredible bargains from Spain. Drink or hold. 59,000 bottles and 750 magnums produced. It was bottled in July 2021.Inc. VAT£289.61 -
(1x75cl) 2018Wine Advocate (94)
The red varietal Listán Prieto (a.k.a. País, Criolla Chica, Mission) 2018 Benje Tinto is from different vineyards in Santiago del Teide in the south of Tenerife at altitudes ranging between 900 and 1,000 meters. Half of the wine was kept in concrete tanks, and the rest was put in well-seasoned, neutral 228-liter oak barrels for a period of eight months. There are some flinty/gun powder aromas when you open the bottle, giving it a slightly reductive personality, but it's perhaps the volcanic character coming through. This is spicy, wild and characterful, with flowers and blood orange notes. It has a light to medium-bodied palate with bright flavors, a wine with lots of light, very fine tannins and a mixture of wild fruit and herbs with the volcanic soils. To me, this is the benchmark Listán Prieto/País together with the Santa Cruz de Coya from Roberto Henríquez from Chile. 16,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in July 2019.Inc. VAT£118.40 -
(6x75cl) 2022Wine Advocate (95)
The 2022 La Santa de Úrsula is balsamic and reveals notes of rose petals and talcum powder. The fruit is darker (riper), and it has a juicy palate with fine tannins and a long, lingering finish. 8,000 bottles and 100 magnums produced. It was bottled in July 2023.Inc. VAT£233.44 -
(6x75cl) 2020Wine Advocate (95)
The 2020 Migan is a red from La Orotava and was produced with Listán Negro grapes from the village of La Perdoma, whose ancient name was Migan. It comes from four plots—Montijo (40% of the grapes), Tío Luis (30%), La Habanera (20%) and Las Suertes (10%)—on red volcanic soils and at different altitudes, between 350 and 600 meters above sea level, where altitude defines the character of the plot. In 2020, they didn't use the San Antonio vineyard that was used in previous vintages; it has been replaced by Montijo. 2020 was an early harvest, and the grapes fermented by plot, always with indigenous yeasts, and 70% of the wine matured in neutral 500- and 600-liter oak barrels, while the wine from Tío Luis matured in concrete. The change in vineyards (they abandoned the one with more clay at lower altitude and increased in higher altitude and with less clay) has given the wine an extra kick. These wines reward time in bottle, and they need at least one year. Right now, this feels a little closed and tight, but it has great freshness and finer tannins and, in the long run, should make a better wine than the 2019. 11,500 bottles and 300 magnums were produced. It was bottled in December 2021.Inc. VAT£229.84 -
James Suckling (98)
Nervy, nicely funky, precise and mineral nose with a “protective” flintiness and an alluring peppery edge to the wild berries and pomegranate. Fine, dissolved tannins with a mealy, dusty texture, tapping into a super tangy, fresh palate full of grapefruit zest and wild berries. Really long and irresistible now, but can age.Inc. VAT£265.84 -
(6x75cl) 2022Wine Advocate (94-95)
The 2022 Migan feels very fruit-driven, open and expressive. It's the final blend of the wine, but it still wasn't bottled when I tasted it in early November. The wine feels quite harmonious, juicy and round, with moderate acidity. It's tender and young, still too primary.Inc. VAT£257.44 -
Wine Advocate (97)
The cooler and more austere 2014 Espectacle del Montsant could have some similarities with 2008. It has beautiful floral aromas and hints of orange peel and wet stones. It has a serious, balanced and austere palate, a closer expression of Espectacle, with contained ripeness and an earthier, more mineral finish. It's very different from 2015, which is possibly a more classical expression of the vineyard, while this 2014 is quite unique and different. But I like this austerity very much. Around 6,000 bottles were filled from one 4,500-liter oak foudre. It was bottled in May 2016.Inc. VAT£528.43 -
Wine Advocate (96)
The 2015 Espectacle del Montsant is a ripe and classic vintage for this exceptional wine produced from a single vineyard in Montsant. This has a forward personality—open, expressive and showy in the nose—from a typically warm and ripe year that resulted in a voluptuous and hedonistic Espectacle that's easy to like. It's rounder and lusher than the 2014 I had next to it, and the two vintages showed very different. The palate is also gentler, with integrated acidity and a soft mouthfeel. Some 6,000 bottles were filled in May 2017.Inc. VAT£528.43 -
Wine Advocate (98)
The floral, aromatic and citrusy 2016 Espectacle del Montsant has unusual finesse and freshness. It's a powerful Garnacha that feels light on its feet but with great inner strength, refined tannins and great acidity. There is no oak, extraction or excess ripeness whatsoever, but the label says the wine is 16% alcohol! It has structure, freshness and that citrus touch that supports the alcohol, and the wine comes through as really balanced. This is a unique wine, always with the aromatic signature of this north-facing vineyard and the limestone soils that provide those chalky tannins and a dry, tasty, almost salty finish. 6,500 bottles produced.Inc. VAT£492.80 -
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(12x75cl) 2021Inc. VAT£1,187.33 -
Wine Enthusiast (92)
Deep, sweet dark-cherry fruit forms a solid foundation for this impressive wine. There's a touch of menthol oak on the nose; plenty of leather and earth accents in the mouth, coupled with good acidity, keep the palate complex and lively. Finishes long, with full—but not harsh—tannins. Editors' Choice.Inc. VAT£140.00 -
(12x75cl) 2005Relish the splendour of Felix Callejo Callejo Reserva Ribera del Duero 2005, a quintessential embodiment of Spain's prestigious Ribera del Duero region. This exemplary Reserva is the artistic creation of master vintner Felix Callejo, whose commitment to an organic and biodynamic model of viticulture ensures optimum purity and character in every bottle. The 2005 vintage yields a plush, full-bodied wine with hints of ripe black fruits, licorice, vanilla, and spice, procured from an intriguing blend of Tinta del País and French oak ageing. Central to the Callejo philosophy is a respect for the terroir, which is manifested in a palpably defined mineral edge to the wine. Don't miss the opportunity to savour a glass of the Felix Callejo Callejo Reserva Ribera del Duero 2005, a classic representation of the region’s potential for producing world-class wines. An aficionado's dream, it stands as a marker of sophisticated winemaking traditions.
Inc. VAT£256.87 -
Vinous (92)
Inky ruby. Powerfully scented nose offers an alluring bouquet of cherry-vanilla, blackcurrant, cola, graphite and Asian spices. Plush and creamy, with deep red and dark berry liqueur flavors and slow-mounting tannins. Picks up smoky minerals and candied rose on the finish, which delivers a whiplash of sweet dark berry fruit. Extremely sexy wine that is built to age but is compelling even now.Inc. VAT£142.12 -
Vinous (94)
(85% tempranillo and 15% graciano) Glass-staining purple. Youthfully backward nose displays inky dark berry and plum aromas, along with licorice, espresso and dark chocolate. Then shockingly fresh and precise on the palate, offering sweet black raspberry and blueberry flavors, with powerful tannins adding structure. Coats the palate and reaches every nook and cranny of the mouth, gaining spice and cracked pepper nuances with air. As powerful as this wine is, there's an uncanny weightlessness to it that is intriguing. Finishes clean and long, with lingering spiciness.Inc. VAT£686.75 -
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Wine Advocate (96)
The nose of the 2016 Clos Santuy was a little more discrete and reticent than the 2016 Villages. This comes from a 1.2-hectare plot of ungrafted vines in the village of Piquera de San Esteban that somehow was left out of the Ribera del Duero appellation. There is a sense of harmony and depth unlike that of the Villages, which felt more open and immediate. The palate is pure rock, austere and chalky, with a sense of minerality that was striking. It's approximately 80% Tempranillo and 20% Albillo fermented together with 20% full clusters and indigenous yeasts and matured in one 225-liter barrel and one 600-liter demi-muid for 22 months. 1,095 bottles were filled in September 2018.Inc. VAT£251.16 -
Wine Advocate (95)
The nose of the 2016 Villages was stunning. It's a blend of Tempranillo with 9% Garnacha and 4% white Albillo from vineyards in Piquera de San Esteban, Fuentelcésped, Hontangas, Cuevas de Provanco, Quintanilla de Onésimo and Trigueros del Valle. It fermented by soil types with indigenous yeasts and some 20% full clusters (the Garnacha was 100% whole clusters) and matured in a mixture of 225-liter barriques, 600-liter demi-muids and 1,200-liter foudres for 21 months. The élevage was very respectful with the wine, which comes through as floral and terribly aromatic, ripe without excess and with a medium to full-bodied palate, pungent flavors and great length and persistence. The tannins are round and velvety, and there is a sense of integration and balance that I liked very much. 16,140 bottles and 230 magnums were filled in July 2018.Inc. VAT£375.58 -
(1x75cl) 2018Tim Atkin MW (98)
It’s easy to forget that the first vintage of Garmón was as recent as 2014 such is the quality of the wine, but the García family’s longstanding association with the region has certainly contributed to its success Picked 10 days later than the 2017 this is my favourite release yet, combining vineyards aged between 30 and 100 years in Anguix, Baños de Valdearados, Moradillo and Tubilla. Chalky, balanced and effortlessly refined, with notes of red berries, fennel and spice, subtle oak and thrilling freshness. A truly great Ribera.Inc. VAT£106.00 -
Tim Atkin MW (98)
It’s easy to forget that the first vintage of Garmón was as recent as 2014 such is the quality of the wine, but the García family’s longstanding association with the region has certainly contributed to its success Picked 10 days later than the 2017 this is my favourite release yet, combining vineyards aged between 30 and 100 years in Anguix, Baños de Valdearados, Moradillo and Tubilla. Chalky, balanced and effortlessly refined, with notes of red berries, fennel and spice, subtle oak and thrilling freshness. A truly great Ribera.Inc. VAT£245.98 -
Tim Atkin MW (97)
Eduardo García used fruit from six different villages – Anguix, Baños de Valdearados. La Aguilera, Moradillo, Quintanilla de Onésimo and Tubilla del Lago – to produce the latest vintage of this world-class red, blending their characters as an artist might mix a palette of colours. Spicy, chalky, structured yet refined, with haunting perfume, subtle oak, enviable density, energy and poise and the concentration to age.Inc. VAT£209.98 -
Tim Atkin MW (97)
Eduardo García makes this outstanding assemblage of Tinto Fino and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon with grapes sourced from Anguix, Baños de Valdearados, Moradillo and Tubilla del Lago. It's a wine that illustrates his skills as a blender, showing a well-judged combination of structure and acidity. Clove spice, plum, orange zest and blueberry flavours are framed by scented, lightly toasty oak. One of the best Garmón releases yet.Inc. VAT£257.98 -
Wine Advocate (97)
The stunning 2021 Pancrudo has a nose of violets, rose petals and translucent red berries with a twist of spice and herbs, aromatic, intoxicating, profound and intense. It has a medium-bodied, elegant palate with vibrant acidity (acid berries), pungent and persistent flavors and fine-boned tannins. It's pure Garnacha from Badarán with power and ripeness, 14.5% alcohol and full development of aromas and flavors. It is nuanced, complex and balanced. It matured in foudre and one-third of the volume in concrete egg. It has to be the finest wine I have ever tasted from Gómez Cruzado. Bravo! 8,981 bottles were filled in May 2023.Inc. VAT£231.58 -
The Guimaro Ribeira Sacra Finca Capelinos 2019 exemplifies the distinguished terroir of Ribeira Sacra, meticulously cultivated on terraced vineyards overlooking the Sil River. Crafted by the esteemed Bodegas Guimaro, this vintage harnesses the robust character of the Mencía grape, handpicked to ensure optimal ripeness. Fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, it undergoes a subtle ageing process in French oak barrels, imparting nuanced complexity without overshadowing its inherent fruit finesse. The 2019 release exhibits a deep ruby hue, aromatic layers of red berries, and balanced tannins, culminating in a persistent, elegant finish. This wine reflects the passion and expertise of the producer, delivering a harmonious expression that pairs impeccably with hearty Galician cuisine or fine cheeses. Guimaro Ribeira Sacra Finca Capelinos 2019 stands as a testament to the region’s vinicultural excellence.
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Discover the exquisite Guimaro Ribeira Sacra Finca Pombeiras 2020, a testament to Ribeira Sacra's esteemed terroir. Crafted by the renowned Guimaro estate, this wine is predominantly made from the noble Mencía varietal, meticulously hand-harvested from the sun-kissed vineyards of Finca Pombeiras. The grapes undergo a gentle fermentation process in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, preserving the wine's vibrant fruit character and delicate acidity. Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, it gains subtle complexity and refined tannins. The 2020 vintage exhibits a deep ruby hue, unveiling aromas of ripe red berries, floral notes, and a hint of mineral undertones reflective of the region's slate-rich soils. On the palate, it offers a harmonious balance of brightness and structure, culminating in a lingering, elegant finish. Ideal for pairing with gourmet dishes, the Guimaro Ribeira Sacra Finca Pombeiras 2020 embodies sophistication and craftsmanship for the discerning wine enthusiast.
Inc. VAT£88.13
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Jancis Robinson (18)
95% Syrah, 5% Viognier, vineyards at 950 m above sea level. Aged for 12 months in a mixture of 650- and 500-litre used French oak. Spectacular and intense dark fruit on the nose! Blackcurrant, blackberries, cassis, violets, smoke and minerality. On the palate, it is rich and deep but not massive. It has mouth-watering acidity, ripe tannins, and elegant oak integration. I find this vintage more balanced than previous ones. The wine has precise fruit expression. 2018 has been the greatest year for this wine. (FC)In Bond£130.00 -
In Bond£360.00
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The Emilio Moro Malleolus 2018's complexity and elegance is a testament to Emilio Moro's 120 years of winemaking experience. This fine Ribera del Duero, Spain wine utilises Tinta del País grapes, with clusters sourced entirely from 50-year-old vines across their choicest plots. The deep, ruby-red Malleolus 2018 undergoes 18 months of aging in French oak barrels, revealing notes of black fruit, violet, and licorice melding with chocolate and spice undertones, embodying unadulterated power with exquisite finesse. These elements converge to provide an extraordinarily long, stunning finish on the palate. Emilio Moro meticulously vintages the Malleolus 2018 using traditional and innovative techniques, unfailingly retaining the phenotype and identity of their home soil. A majestic embodiment of the quintessence of Ribera del Duero, the Emilio Moro Malleolus 2018 provides an unrivalled wine tasting experience for discerning oenophiles.
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Wine Advocate (94+)
2020 was a great vintage in the Mediterranean, and the 2020 Albahra, a blend of 70% Garnacha Tintorera from the zone of Almansa and 30% Moravia Agria from Manchuela, showed better than ever. The two grapes fermented separately with part of full clusters in concrete and with indigenous yeasts. The Garnacha matured in concrete and the Moravia in neutral 228-liter barrels for eight months. It has 13% alcohol and good freshness, a fine thread and round tannins. It's juicy and supple—the harvest was easy with great weather, very different from 2019— and the acidity of the Moravia is more polished. The wine has a bright ruby color and is aromatic and clean, precise and attractive. It's medium-bodied and silky with very round tannins. They compare it with 2017. This is one of the most incredible bargains from Spain. Drink or hold. 59,000 bottles and 750 magnums produced. It was bottled in July 2021.In Bond£200.00 -
(1x75cl) 2018
Wine Advocate (94)
The red varietal Listán Prieto (a.k.a. País, Criolla Chica, Mission) 2018 Benje Tinto is from different vineyards in Santiago del Teide in the south of Tenerife at altitudes ranging between 900 and 1,000 meters. Half of the wine was kept in concrete tanks, and the rest was put in well-seasoned, neutral 228-liter oak barrels for a period of eight months. There are some flinty/gun powder aromas when you open the bottle, giving it a slightly reductive personality, but it's perhaps the volcanic character coming through. This is spicy, wild and characterful, with flowers and blood orange notes. It has a light to medium-bodied palate with bright flavors, a wine with lots of light, very fine tannins and a mixture of wild fruit and herbs with the volcanic soils. To me, this is the benchmark Listán Prieto/País together with the Santa Cruz de Coya from Roberto Henríquez from Chile. 16,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in July 2019.In Bond£96.00 -
(6x75cl) 2022
Wine Advocate (95)
The 2022 La Santa de Úrsula is balsamic and reveals notes of rose petals and talcum powder. The fruit is darker (riper), and it has a juicy palate with fine tannins and a long, lingering finish. 8,000 bottles and 100 magnums produced. It was bottled in July 2023.In Bond£178.00 -
(6x75cl) 2020
Wine Advocate (95)
The 2020 Migan is a red from La Orotava and was produced with Listán Negro grapes from the village of La Perdoma, whose ancient name was Migan. It comes from four plots—Montijo (40% of the grapes), Tío Luis (30%), La Habanera (20%) and Las Suertes (10%)—on red volcanic soils and at different altitudes, between 350 and 600 meters above sea level, where altitude defines the character of the plot. In 2020, they didn't use the San Antonio vineyard that was used in previous vintages; it has been replaced by Montijo. 2020 was an early harvest, and the grapes fermented by plot, always with indigenous yeasts, and 70% of the wine matured in neutral 500- and 600-liter oak barrels, while the wine from Tío Luis matured in concrete. The change in vineyards (they abandoned the one with more clay at lower altitude and increased in higher altitude and with less clay) has given the wine an extra kick. These wines reward time in bottle, and they need at least one year. Right now, this feels a little closed and tight, but it has great freshness and finer tannins and, in the long run, should make a better wine than the 2019. 11,500 bottles and 300 magnums were produced. It was bottled in December 2021.In Bond£175.00 -
James Suckling (98)
Nervy, nicely funky, precise and mineral nose with a “protective” flintiness and an alluring peppery edge to the wild berries and pomegranate. Fine, dissolved tannins with a mealy, dusty texture, tapping into a super tangy, fresh palate full of grapefruit zest and wild berries. Really long and irresistible now, but can age.In Bond£205.00 -
(6x75cl) 2022
Wine Advocate (94-95)
The 2022 Migan feels very fruit-driven, open and expressive. It's the final blend of the wine, but it still wasn't bottled when I tasted it in early November. The wine feels quite harmonious, juicy and round, with moderate acidity. It's tender and young, still too primary.In Bond£198.00 -
Wine Advocate (97)
The cooler and more austere 2014 Espectacle del Montsant could have some similarities with 2008. It has beautiful floral aromas and hints of orange peel and wet stones. It has a serious, balanced and austere palate, a closer expression of Espectacle, with contained ripeness and an earthier, more mineral finish. It's very different from 2015, which is possibly a more classical expression of the vineyard, while this 2014 is quite unique and different. But I like this austerity very much. Around 6,000 bottles were filled from one 4,500-liter oak foudre. It was bottled in May 2016.In Bond£419.00 -
Wine Advocate (96)
The 2015 Espectacle del Montsant is a ripe and classic vintage for this exceptional wine produced from a single vineyard in Montsant. This has a forward personality—open, expressive and showy in the nose—from a typically warm and ripe year that resulted in a voluptuous and hedonistic Espectacle that's easy to like. It's rounder and lusher than the 2014 I had next to it, and the two vintages showed very different. The palate is also gentler, with integrated acidity and a soft mouthfeel. Some 6,000 bottles were filled in May 2017.In Bond£419.00 -
Wine Advocate (98)
The floral, aromatic and citrusy 2016 Espectacle del Montsant has unusual finesse and freshness. It's a powerful Garnacha that feels light on its feet but with great inner strength, refined tannins and great acidity. There is no oak, extraction or excess ripeness whatsoever, but the label says the wine is 16% alcohol! It has structure, freshness and that citrus touch that supports the alcohol, and the wine comes through as really balanced. This is a unique wine, always with the aromatic signature of this north-facing vineyard and the limestone soils that provide those chalky tannins and a dry, tasty, almost salty finish. 6,500 bottles produced.In Bond£390.00 -
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(12x75cl) 2021In Bond£949.48
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Wine Enthusiast (92)
Deep, sweet dark-cherry fruit forms a solid foundation for this impressive wine. There's a touch of menthol oak on the nose; plenty of leather and earth accents in the mouth, coupled with good acidity, keep the palate complex and lively. Finishes long, with full—but not harsh—tannins. Editors' Choice.In Bond£114.00 -
(12x75cl) 2005
Relish the splendour of Felix Callejo Callejo Reserva Ribera del Duero 2005, a quintessential embodiment of Spain's prestigious Ribera del Duero region. This exemplary Reserva is the artistic creation of master vintner Felix Callejo, whose commitment to an organic and biodynamic model of viticulture ensures optimum purity and character in every bottle. The 2005 vintage yields a plush, full-bodied wine with hints of ripe black fruits, licorice, vanilla, and spice, procured from an intriguing blend of Tinta del País and French oak ageing. Central to the Callejo philosophy is a respect for the terroir, which is manifested in a palpably defined mineral edge to the wine. Don't miss the opportunity to savour a glass of the Felix Callejo Callejo Reserva Ribera del Duero 2005, a classic representation of the region’s potential for producing world-class wines. An aficionado's dream, it stands as a marker of sophisticated winemaking traditions.
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Vinous (92)
Inky ruby. Powerfully scented nose offers an alluring bouquet of cherry-vanilla, blackcurrant, cola, graphite and Asian spices. Plush and creamy, with deep red and dark berry liqueur flavors and slow-mounting tannins. Picks up smoky minerals and candied rose on the finish, which delivers a whiplash of sweet dark berry fruit. Extremely sexy wine that is built to age but is compelling even now.In Bond£112.00 -
Vinous (94)
(85% tempranillo and 15% graciano) Glass-staining purple. Youthfully backward nose displays inky dark berry and plum aromas, along with licorice, espresso and dark chocolate. Then shockingly fresh and precise on the palate, offering sweet black raspberry and blueberry flavors, with powerful tannins adding structure. Coats the palate and reaches every nook and cranny of the mouth, gaining spice and cracked pepper nuances with air. As powerful as this wine is, there's an uncanny weightlessness to it that is intriguing. Finishes clean and long, with lingering spiciness.In Bond£553.00 -
In Bond£100.00
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Wine Advocate (96)
The nose of the 2016 Clos Santuy was a little more discrete and reticent than the 2016 Villages. This comes from a 1.2-hectare plot of ungrafted vines in the village of Piquera de San Esteban that somehow was left out of the Ribera del Duero appellation. There is a sense of harmony and depth unlike that of the Villages, which felt more open and immediate. The palate is pure rock, austere and chalky, with a sense of minerality that was striking. It's approximately 80% Tempranillo and 20% Albillo fermented together with 20% full clusters and indigenous yeasts and matured in one 225-liter barrel and one 600-liter demi-muid for 22 months. 1,095 bottles were filled in September 2018.In Bond£200.00 -
Wine Advocate (95)
The nose of the 2016 Villages was stunning. It's a blend of Tempranillo with 9% Garnacha and 4% white Albillo from vineyards in Piquera de San Esteban, Fuentelcésped, Hontangas, Cuevas de Provanco, Quintanilla de Onésimo and Trigueros del Valle. It fermented by soil types with indigenous yeasts and some 20% full clusters (the Garnacha was 100% whole clusters) and matured in a mixture of 225-liter barriques, 600-liter demi-muids and 1,200-liter foudres for 21 months. The élevage was very respectful with the wine, which comes through as floral and terribly aromatic, ripe without excess and with a medium to full-bodied palate, pungent flavors and great length and persistence. The tannins are round and velvety, and there is a sense of integration and balance that I liked very much. 16,140 bottles and 230 magnums were filled in July 2018.In Bond£293.00 -
(1x75cl) 2018
Tim Atkin MW (98)
It’s easy to forget that the first vintage of Garmón was as recent as 2014 such is the quality of the wine, but the García family’s longstanding association with the region has certainly contributed to its success Picked 10 days later than the 2017 this is my favourite release yet, combining vineyards aged between 30 and 100 years in Anguix, Baños de Valdearados, Moradillo and Tubilla. Chalky, balanced and effortlessly refined, with notes of red berries, fennel and spice, subtle oak and thrilling freshness. A truly great Ribera.In Bond£85.00 -
Tim Atkin MW (98)
It’s easy to forget that the first vintage of Garmón was as recent as 2014 such is the quality of the wine, but the García family’s longstanding association with the region has certainly contributed to its success Picked 10 days later than the 2017 this is my favourite release yet, combining vineyards aged between 30 and 100 years in Anguix, Baños de Valdearados, Moradillo and Tubilla. Chalky, balanced and effortlessly refined, with notes of red berries, fennel and spice, subtle oak and thrilling freshness. A truly great Ribera.In Bond£185.00 -
Tim Atkin MW (97)
Eduardo García used fruit from six different villages – Anguix, Baños de Valdearados. La Aguilera, Moradillo, Quintanilla de Onésimo and Tubilla del Lago – to produce the latest vintage of this world-class red, blending their characters as an artist might mix a palette of colours. Spicy, chalky, structured yet refined, with haunting perfume, subtle oak, enviable density, energy and poise and the concentration to age.In Bond£155.00 -
Tim Atkin MW (97)
Eduardo García makes this outstanding assemblage of Tinto Fino and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon with grapes sourced from Anguix, Baños de Valdearados, Moradillo and Tubilla del Lago. It's a wine that illustrates his skills as a blender, showing a well-judged combination of structure and acidity. Clove spice, plum, orange zest and blueberry flavours are framed by scented, lightly toasty oak. One of the best Garmón releases yet.In Bond£195.00 -
Wine Advocate (97)
The stunning 2021 Pancrudo has a nose of violets, rose petals and translucent red berries with a twist of spice and herbs, aromatic, intoxicating, profound and intense. It has a medium-bodied, elegant palate with vibrant acidity (acid berries), pungent and persistent flavors and fine-boned tannins. It's pure Garnacha from Badarán with power and ripeness, 14.5% alcohol and full development of aromas and flavors. It is nuanced, complex and balanced. It matured in foudre and one-third of the volume in concrete egg. It has to be the finest wine I have ever tasted from Gómez Cruzado. Bravo! 8,981 bottles were filled in May 2023.In Bond£173.00 -
The Guimaro Ribeira Sacra Finca Capelinos 2019 exemplifies the distinguished terroir of Ribeira Sacra, meticulously cultivated on terraced vineyards overlooking the Sil River. Crafted by the esteemed Bodegas Guimaro, this vintage harnesses the robust character of the Mencía grape, handpicked to ensure optimal ripeness. Fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, it undergoes a subtle ageing process in French oak barrels, imparting nuanced complexity without overshadowing its inherent fruit finesse. The 2019 release exhibits a deep ruby hue, aromatic layers of red berries, and balanced tannins, culminating in a persistent, elegant finish. This wine reflects the passion and expertise of the producer, delivering a harmonious expression that pairs impeccably with hearty Galician cuisine or fine cheeses. Guimaro Ribeira Sacra Finca Capelinos 2019 stands as a testament to the region’s vinicultural excellence.
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Discover the exquisite Guimaro Ribeira Sacra Finca Pombeiras 2020, a testament to Ribeira Sacra's esteemed terroir. Crafted by the renowned Guimaro estate, this wine is predominantly made from the noble Mencía varietal, meticulously hand-harvested from the sun-kissed vineyards of Finca Pombeiras. The grapes undergo a gentle fermentation process in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, preserving the wine's vibrant fruit character and delicate acidity. Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, it gains subtle complexity and refined tannins. The 2020 vintage exhibits a deep ruby hue, unveiling aromas of ripe red berries, floral notes, and a hint of mineral undertones reflective of the region's slate-rich soils. On the palate, it offers a harmonious balance of brightness and structure, culminating in a lingering, elegant finish. Ideal for pairing with gourmet dishes, the Guimaro Ribeira Sacra Finca Pombeiras 2020 embodies sophistication and craftsmanship for the discerning wine enthusiast.
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