Rioja

Red Rioja wines are, understandably, very popular as the flavour of the Tempranillo grape, which generally makes up all or most of the blend, offers warm fruit flavours.  In this case it is clear to see the difference between the wines from different periods of ageing.  

Vega del Rayo Tempranillo - easy drinking fruity red Rioja

Artesa Organic - a well made organic red Rioja

Gran Logrado Crianza - aged for a minimum of 2 years of which 6 months was in oak

Gran Logrado Reserva - ages for a minimum of 3 years which 12 months was in oak

Vega del Rayo Vendimia Seleccionada - plenty of fruit with some underlying oak

Ontanon Plinio el Viejo Rioja - full-flavoured, organic, rounded Rioja