Rioja Wines

Los Yelsones is a Tempranillo vineyard planted in 1970, with south-eastern exposure and soil composed of both glacial moraine and igneous material, conferring beautiful freshness and balance on the wine grown here Cuentavinas was founded by Eduardo Eguren and Carlota Gonzalez: fifth generation of the illustrious Eguren family, pre-eminent name in the wine world, which has accrued savoir-faire over the decades through such prestigious projects as Sierra Cantabria, Vinedos de Paganos and Teso la Monja Eduardo felt the need to remain near San Vicente de la Sonsierra, town of his fathers, so with the characteristic patience required for anything that needs to be developed slowly, he and Carlota went on innumerable sorties to scour the local districts at the foot of El Tolono (mountain) to seek something that would fill them with enthusiasm In the miniscule village of Pecina, they found the essence of what they were searching for Like a journey to a wonderful old tale, its few streets preserve the essence of the past, with restored wine presses and and few, but beautiful, ancient stone houses They also found the perfect link to the family's history, since Edu's maternal grandfather was nicknamed 'el pecinero' It is not clear if they chose the place, or the place chose them

A refreshing, textured and beautifully balanced white Rioja with baked apple, floral and balsamic notes, layered with nutty tones and a hint of minerality

Polished, elegant and refined, with rich flavours of ripe berried fruit complemented by sweet spice, liquorice and clove through to a long, sleek finish

An easy drinking, modern style Rioja, medium bodied with juicy red cherry and vanilla flavours

A traditional and rich Rioja showing vanilla, red fruit and tobacco flavours, spicy and savoury

Pure aromas of dark cherry and blackberry are layered with a touch of violet and clove through to a concentrated palate beautifully balanced by chalky tannins and a long, mineral finish

Elegant and beautifully balanced, this has black cherry, pomegranate, liquorice and spice flavours, seasoned with the most delicate touch of oak and Garnacha's natural delicate pepperiness From a single vineyard planted in 1927 in the village of San Vicente de la Sonsierra, this is a comparatively rare varietal Garnacha from the Rioja Alta sub-region Rated 95/100 by James Suckling: "a phenomenal wine" and 92/100 by The Wine Advocate: "a great vintage of finesse, really spectacular and improving in the glass"

Beautifully delicate pink in appearance, with raspberry and rose petal aromas, it has fabulous freshness and delicacy, yet personality by the barrelful Superb juicy fruit character on the palate, with refreshing acidity and deliciously sustained flavour on the finish One of the First Growths of Rioja, boasting a collection of the region's most outstanding vineyards and Spain s greatest living winemaker, Sierra Cantabria s red wines deservedly command high prices All of which makes this excellent rose amazingly good value

Assemblage of aromas from the barrel (cream, cocoa and vanilla) with black as well as ripe fruits Typical Tempranillo liquorice aromas at the end with spicy notes Pleasant, elegant profile shows fresh sensations from beginning to end A good structure, provided by the Tempranillo variety, but with the velvety character of its barrel aging In the end it is reminiscent of cherry and leaves a very pleasant unctuous feeling

A succulent, elegant Crianza Rioja crafted by Marcos Eguren, who is widely regarded as Spain s greatest winemaker This is Sierra Cantabria's most widely-admired wine due to its exceptional value and delicate yet complex style Ripe blackberry and cherry fruit, hints of spice and smoke, and a dusting of cocoa combine to form an easy yet complex Rioja with layers of flavour

Described by Robert Parker as Rioja made in the image of a Chateau Margaux, where richness is combined with elegance," this is an exceptional and unique wine, made entirely from Tempranillo Peludo, which grows around the village of San Vicente de la Sonsierra 'Peludo' means 'hairy', and it is so-named because of the downy undersides of the leaves Unlike most Tempranillo, Peludo requires a long season to ripen, and produces unusually low yields The wine comes from a single vineyard called La Canoca, which sits at close to 600m elevation at the foot of the Sierra Cantabria mountains All these factors make producing it a risky business, and indeed in some years, the Eguren family has not produced any However, the risk is worth it due to its unforgettable intensity, complexity and ageability A sensational, must-try wine that is irresistible young yet capable of cellaring for many years

A classic Rioja, young fresh and fruity made from grapes selected from old vineyards, between 50 and 70 years old, located in Rioja Alta It has enticing aromas of red fruits and liquorice, on the palate it has a lovely weight and a satisfying finish

This is an utterly awesome Reserva Rioja There is fabulous purity and intensity to the ripe cherry fruit, which mingles seamlessly with the fine oak A wine of marvellous hamony, polished texture and understated complexity that subtly fans out on the finish, gradually revealing tobacco, warm cedar, dry spice and light floral scents Dense, sweet and polished on the palate, it is a beautifully balanced wine with very fine tannins Utterly ready to drink now, it would also show pleasant evolution over the next five years

A light and perfumed wine with delicate, floral aromas of wild strawberries and violets complemented by a long, mineral core