Description Enjoy a dozen flamboyant reds and whites that manage to capture the incredible character and fiery spirit of magnificent Spain. These are amazing! There’s Rioja, of course, two of them, both from top estates, and a silky aged Garnacha from Campo de Borja. In whites, enjoy a vibrant Rioja Blanco, an ocean-fresh Albariño and a gorgeously crisp and minerally Verdejo: “Palacio de Menade has a fine, cool vibrancy that will appeal to those who relish Sancerre” (The Guardian). You’ll be all set for a fabulous fiesta with this excellent dozen.
If you’re a fan of the increasingly brilliant, Sauvignon-like whites of northwest Spain, you’ll adore this gem from Castilla y León. It's made nearly all from local hero Verdejo, with a touch of Sauvignon and Viura, all grassy fresh and lemony.
Winemaker Juan Antonio Leza broke boundaries to craft this fantastically fresh Albariño. Divided by the stroke of a pen, these grapes share the same climate, same soil and same expertise. With an intense citrus core it’s a refreshingly moreish sip.
For great value, mature reds, head for Spain. This is a gorgeous mellow Gran Selección from Campo de Borja, using old-vine Garnacha, plus dense Cabernet. Aged for five years in oak, it's gorgeously complex with soft berry spice and savoury length.
Citrus-scented Barón de Barbón carries the flag for cutting edge, contemporary white Rioja. It’s the sibling wine to our bestselling red Rioja, both made by the Murúa family. Terrific value, it dazzles with its racy-fresh, lime-zipped flavours.
The Chavarri family are renowned for both the class and value of their delicious, long-aged Riojas. This is their fine Reserva from a very good vintage, now with six years’ maturity. Gentle, silky, strawberry fruit woven with vanilla oak complexity.
The supple, ripe Barón de Barbón has remained our bestselling Rioja for many years and loyal customers keep coming back for more. And at such a modest price for old-vine Tempranillo from the superior Alavesa region, you can’t fault its popularity!
