Rioja Mixed Case (6 bottles)

Take a trip to the well-known Rioja region of Spain with this fantastic selection of 3 reds, 2 whites and 1 rose Rioja.... 

Don Placero Rioja Crianza - Made by the family owned Bodegas Navajas in the Rioja Alta. Don Placero Rioja Crianza is a blend of Tempranillo and Garnacha aged in American oak for 15 months. An enticing nose of fruit, oak and subtle spice. Smooth with strong fruits of the forest flavours and rich vanilla on the long, lingering finish. 

Pirineos 3404 Tempranillo Cabernet Rosado - This delicious Rioja Rose is a blend of Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon.  The colour is pale pink with a fragrant, fresh nose with aromas of violets, cherries, and roses. On the palate it's smooth with red fruits, good acidity and incredible freshness.  Perfect with grilled fish. Try also with mussel linguine with cherry tomatoes and chilli, vegetable terrine or grilled tuna with a green salsa.

Bodega Classica, Pharos Rioja Blanco - Selected from old vines Viura vineyards located in the Sonsierra area of Rioja. This wine is a revelation! Delicious notes of ripe fruit, dates and bananas on the nose follow through to a fresh and fleshy, long and wonderfully balanced finish on the palate. This wine has seen some oak ageing, but this has been incredibly well managed here so it most definitely not of the old style white riojas that were massively over-oaked and extracted.

Don Placero Rioja Blanco - Pale yellow in colour, the wine is dry and fresh on the palate with aromas of peaches, apples, citrus, tropical fruits and a little banana. The finish is fresh and fruity with hints of melon. A zingy and refreshing wine.

Azabache Rioja Reserva - Rioja Reserva is made only in the best vintages, Azabache Reserva exhibits a soft and well rounded palate but with powerful, smooth tannins for impressive structure. Intense plummy fruits on the nose with flavours of blackberries, mulberries, black cherries, vanilla and spice that linger on the finish. A good accompaniment to grilled or barbecued lamb, steak and cheeses.

Azabache Rioja Crianza - This excellent Rioja is well balanced with a soft seductive character typical of the Tempranillo, Garnacha and Mazuelo grapes. It is made to emphasise the fruit characteristics with a subtle hint of toasty, smokey and vanilla notes gained from one year in American oak barrels and allowed to mature 6 months in bottle before release. Excellent by the glass or to accompany tapas, chorizo, braised meats and cured cheeses.