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Silky, elegant and full of finesse with notes of wild strawberry, red cherry and plum layered with tobacco, coffee, cedar and vanilla through to an everlasting finish

Winemaker Elias Lopez describes this as "Spain's answer to Pinot Noir," and it's easy to see why With a unique and beautiful, transparent peach-rose colour, this is almost a rose wine, however it has concentration and complexity that's virtually never seen in rose It has classic red Burgundy aromas of ripe cherries, rosehips and earthy, leafy, 'woodland walk' nuances, alongside an alluringly fresh apricot character that is all of its own In the mouth, it is succulent and rounded, with surprising body for such pale colour, and yet such soft tannins as to be pretty much unnoticeable With a hauntingly long finish, this marvellous wine is drinking beautifully now and over the next 3-4 years at least This is crafted in the way Spanish wines used to be made before French got involved in the 19th Century It is aged underground in large clay 'tinajas'

Zesty aromas of citrus peel lead to a palate with lovely weight and a delicately creamy texture, offering harmonious balance to the cool-climate mineral tones

Classic, timeless Rioja full of aromatic nuances of black plum compote, tobacco leaf, spice and chocolate enveloping a pure, velvety palate

Deliciously complex, with aromas of baked apple and chamomile with a delicate earthy touch Fresh and saline with leesy richness, flavours of orange marmalade and lovely grip

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

Intriguing and aromatic notes of balsamic, wild herbs and floral blossom combine with nutty complexity The palate reveals fine polished tannins and a fresh cool-climate twist

Pure and ripe red berry aromas lead to a supple and elegant palate with hints of mint and chocolate through to a satisfyingly rich finish

The Eguren s most cherished Rioja vineyard is called La Veguilla, planted 1975 at San Vicente de la Sonsierra The vines here produce just two or three bunches of grapes each year, and the fruit quality is already outstanding However, to make Amancio, La Veguilla's most exquisite individual grapes are selected and de-stemmed by hand The wine therefore requires longer ageing in top-quality, new French oak Bordeaux barrels, which is why it is released the latest It also demands further ageing in the bottle to truly show its extraordinary nature, so be prepared to hold on to it for a few years With maturity, you can expect an impressive explosion of flavour complexity: black cherries, dark chocolate, figs, aniseed, dried herbs, woodsmoke, soy sauce, spices and beef stock Patience required, but absolutely worth the wait!

Savoury aromas of red plum, sweet cherry and hints of liquorice are enhanced by smooth and harmonious oaky undertones with a touch of coconut and vanilla

Probably the very finest Airen wine in the world "Who could imagine Airen could be this exciting," says Luis Gutierrez of The Wine Advocate White nectarine, peach, blanched almond and cider apple character Brisk, bright, lean and long Made by rising star winemaker, Elias Lopez Montero, whose grandparents recognised this parcel of vines as their best plot of Airen, this is from ungrafted vines - ie, grown on their own roots Organically farmed

A deeply coloured and well structured wine with chunky bramble and black fruits and a touch grippy on the finish

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