Mainly Tempranillo here with a little bit of Garnacha, Graciano, plus white varieties Viura (Macabeo) and Malvasia. This is an intense, full-bodied wine with savoury black olive notes and lots of earthy qualities. A textural delight, with fine tannins from 17 months in oak and then three years bottle age before release. Plenty of freshness and life, drinking superbly, high quality Rioja.

La Rioja is a wine region which needs no real introduction; the complex, bold, and beautiful red wines from this part of northern Spain have been at the top of wine lovers’ wishlists for centuries. Remelluri is a beautiful winery, located on an idyllic farm in Labastida, and one which has played a long-standing role in upholding the pristine reputation of this world-beating corner of the world of fine wine. Run by the noble Rodriguez Hemandorea family, who recreated their ancestral vineyards in the style of a Bordeaux chateau, the winery employs a refreshingly modern approach while deeply respecting the oenological roots of the region. Current vintner Telmo Rodriguez has worked tirelessly to elevate the winery from a heritage operation to a forerunner on the local and international scene. In doing so, he’s succeeded in transmitting both the terroir and the Remelluri style via unforgettable wines, perfect for contemporary audiences seeking to gain a deeper understanding of Rioja.