Tempranillo

A delicious example of Ribera del Duero, this 100% Tempranillo comes from a family run estate. Densely packed with black raspberry and current fruit, and a hint of tobacco, this wine possesses a velvet texture and a long finish.... Read More

For those who have never experienced a Gran Reserva Rioja, it's truly an amazing combination of nature and winemaking skill. For over five years, this traditional blend of Tempranillo and Mazuelo from 40+ year old vineyards... Read More

A deep and ambitiously structured Rioja with an array of fresh blue and black fruit, as well as classy oak spices and sandalwood. Full bodied and juicy, loaded with polished tannins, but the fruit core remains dry and elegant... Read More

Bright, ruby-red colour, with medium depth and a garnet tinged rim. On the nose it proves to be a wine which is complex in aroma, in which primary aromas of fruit such as blueberries are enhanced by spicy nuances. On the palate... Read More

94-96 Points from The Wine Spectator in six consecutive vintages, including a Top 100 (#26 of 2018) no other $25 wine has enjoyed such success! Crafted from high elevation vineyards in Spain's Ribera del Duero, Valderiz is... Read More

Brilliant ruby. Lively aromas and flavors of juicy red fruits and peppery spices, plus a sweet hint of mocha. Shows good lift and energy and no rough edges. Subtle tannins give shape to a tangy, persistent finish that leaves a... Read More

The Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España (CVNE) is one of the most important wine producers of Spain, on account of its illustrious history, and its omnipresence in the contemporary Spanish wine scene.... Read More

One of our top value wines, the Codice is a full-bodied red from big time Spanish producer Dominio de Eguren, the family behind the powerhouse winery Bodegas Teso la Monja. 100% Tempranillo (think Rioja or Ribera del Duero) from... Read More

The Eguren family produces Protocolo Tinto, one of the world's best value wines, from vineyards in Manchuela, Rioja, and Toro. They lease vineyards on long term contracts from farmers in Manchuela who grow Tempranillo on the... Read More

Known by critics as the main representative of the modern Rioja style, Eguren Ugarte aims to produce a riper, richer wine with Cincuenta, creating a beautiful Spanish red with a bright fruit profile. 100% Tempranillo from the... Read More

80% Tempranillo and 20% Garnacha from the famed region of Rioja Alta with classic notes of ripe red berries, strawberries, roasted cocoa notes and lifting acidity. Six months in French and American oak have rounded out the tannins,... Read More

After purchasing Finca Villacreces in 2004, the Anton family began the hard work of reinvigorating their vines while also ending contracts by which they sold a significant portion of their fruit to neighbors. In the process they... Read More

Deep red cherry colour with roof tile tones. Aromas of ripe red fruit and liquorish combined with coffee, vanilla and balsamic nuances from the barrel ageing. Smooth and velvety wine with sweet and ripe tannins that make it a... Read More

A very complex, aged Rioja with savory plums, mushrooms, bark, red earth, orange peel and cedar. Quite juicy, fresh and bright on the palate with a tangy, zesty palate, full of berries and oranges. Firm, long and complex with... Read More

One of the most traditional producers of Spanish reds, Lopez de Heredia crafted another amazing Vina Tondonia Reserva in one of Rioja's best vintages ever: 2010. Not a typo, the 2010 is the last of the current release for... Read More

A perfumed nose of mulberries, blueberries, dried herbs, cloves and cigar box. Medium-bodied with plush tannins and fresh acidity. Chalky texture with a crunchy, flavorful finish. James Suckling, 92 Points... Read More

Intense black-cherry color with good depth of colour and hardly any signs of evolution. Very expressive aromas on the nose with notes of licorice, cinnamon and black pepper, with just a subtle hint of the long cask-ageing, thanks... Read More

This 2016 Reserva comes from high elevation vineyards in Mendavia, aged 24 months in French & American Oak, we simply couldn't believe the price at tasting. Elevation equals elegance, lending this Rioja incredible acidity... Read More

Arienzo is Marqués de Riscal's first Vino de Zona, since it is made 100% from selected the Tempranillo and Graciano grapes from vineyards located in the Rioja Alavesa. Once the grapes achieve optimum point of ripeness... Read More

Rioja is the crown jewel of Spanish reds, and a brand new label from winemaker Alberto Orte has just arrived at The Wine Buyer. We've featured a few Alberto Orte wines in the past from La Antigua and Compania de Vinos del... Read More

With a bouquet of dark plums, herbes de Provence and tobacco leaf, this wine has flavors of blackberry, black currant, butterscotch, anise and thyme, with downy tannins and a bright, pomegranate-splashed finish. The Wine Enthusiast,... Read More

In 1957, a major corporate initiative was launched by 57 viticulturists, who founded Torremoron. At the time they were simply cultivating their small vineyards, which incidentally still exist as silent testimony to evolving time.... Read More

Over the past several years, The Wine Buyer has featured several outstanding Rioja Riserva's just starting to hit their peak drinking window. These are our favorite types of wines, because instead of having to wait a few years... Read More

"Silky and concentrated with a roundness to the excellent structure. Crisp, tangy cherry is ripe and infused with spice on the long finish. Classic and tasty!" The Wine Buyer, 91 Points

Aromas of stewed blackberries, walnuts, sweet tobacco, vanilla and mushrooms. It’s full-bodied with firm, chewy tannins. Broad, polished and flavorful with bold spice and coffee notes. Rich, but the 16% alcohol is well balanced.... Read More