Tempranillo
Tempranillo
Our exclusive Tempranillo Collection brings you the finest Tempranillo wines from all over Spain. From classic, 90+ points wines from Rioja and the Ribera del Duero to discoveries from up-and-coming regions, we've assembled a wonderful collection of the finest wines from this magnificent variety. With award-winning wines from under £11 a bottle, our Tempranillo Collection gives all wine lovers the chance to experience the joys of this noble grape.
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Country: Spain, RiojaGrapes: Tempranillo, GrenacheABV: 14.5%Style: Rich Full Red93 Points - James Suckling. We’re proud to bring you Alma La Rad Rioja DOCa, the flagship wine from Bodegas Casa La Rad, with only 2,000 bottles produced. Awarded an impressive 93 points by James Suckling, this 50/50 blend of Tempranillo and Garnacha is grown at 500m altitude and fermented in large French oak barrels. Crafted by an environmentally focused estate committed to biodiversity, Alma La Rad is both complex and elegant — a rare Rioja to enjoy now or cellar for years to come. Wine Press -
Country: Spain, Ribera del DueroGrapes: TempranilloABV: 14.5%Style: Rich Full Red92 Points / Silver Medal - DWWA. An authentic hidden treasure of Ribera del Duero, La Cepa Alta is a 35-hectare estate quietly nestled between two of Spain’s most iconic names — Pingus and Vega Sicilia. Combining elegance and power, this is one of the region’s great undiscovered wines, offering serious pedigree without the fanfare. Vivino Rating: 4.1 (Apr 2025) Wine Press Ratings 92 Points / Silver Medal - Decanter World Wine Awards (2022 Vintage) Taste Spiced red berries and blackberry fruit le -
Country: Spain, RiojaGrapes: TempranilloABV: 14%Style: Juicy Lively Red90 Points - Tim Atkin MW. This 90+ point Rioja from a modern style, family run winery is incredible value for a wine with this amount of complexity and style. The Solarce Tinto is a blend of Tempranillo, Grenache, Mazuelo & Graciano and is aged for 8 months in American and French oak barrels. Full-bodied and silky smooth with layers of fruit and spice. Fantastic Value for money for this superb Rioja. Wine Press Ratings 90 Points - James Suckling (2021 Vintage) "Lightly chewy, showing some drRegular Price£15.95Christmas Offer - SAVE 25%£11.97 -
Country: Spain, Ribera del DueroGrapes: TempranilloABV: 15%Style: Rich Full RedThe Crudabendita Gran Reserva is one of Ribera del Duero’s increasingly rare finds — a wine of serious structure and provenance that still offers exceptional value. With prices in the region climbing steadily, driven by both rising demand and standout vintages like 2018, this is a welcome reminder that quality and accessibility can still go hand in hand. Taste Aged for 38 months in French and American oak, followed by two years in bottle, this is a deeply structured, classically styled Ribera
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Country: Spain, RiojaGrapes: Tempranillo, GrenacheABV: 14.5%Style: Rich Full Red93 Points - James Suckling. We’re proud to bring you Alma La Rad Rioja DOCa, the flagship wine from Bodegas Casa La Rad, with only 2,000 bottles produced. Awarded an impressive 93 points by James Suckling, this 50/50 blend of Tempranillo and Garnacha is grown at 500m altitude and fermented in large French oak barrels. Crafted by an environmentally focused estate committed to biodiversity, Alma La Rad is both complex and elegant — a rare Rioja to enjoy now or cellar for years to come. Wine Press -
Country: Spain, RiojaGrapes: TempranilloABV: 14%Style: Smooth Fruity Red91 Points - Tim Atkin. A wine produced only in excellent vintages from over 60 year old vines situated in the Rioja Alta. This is a classic Rioja with a modern touch characterising the Ramón Bilbao style and philosophy. Elegant and complex nose with aromas of ripe fruit, blackberry, plum, hints of cherry. Spicy with aromatic herbs such as rosemary, there is a clear presence of oak barrels and hints of sweet spices, pastries and nougat combined with roasted flavours and cocoa. Vivino rating: 4.2 -
Country: Spain, Ribera del DueroGrapes: TempranilloABV: 14.5%Style: Rich Full Red92 Points / Silver Medal - DWWA. An authentic hidden treasure of Ribera del Duero, La Cepa Alta is a 35-hectare estate quietly nestled between two of Spain’s most iconic names — Pingus and Vega Sicilia. Combining elegance and power, this is one of the region’s great undiscovered wines, offering serious pedigree without the fanfare. Vivino Rating: 4.1 (Apr 2025) Wine Press Ratings 92 Points / Silver Medal - Decanter World Wine Awards (2022 Vintage) Taste Spiced red berries and blackberry fruit le -
Country: Spain, RiojaGrapes: Tempranillo, Grenache, Cabernet SauvignonABV: 14.5%Style: Smooth Fruity Red92 Points - Tim Atkin MW. Casa La Rad is a winery dedicated to the environment to sustain and improve its vitality and biodiversity. From the La Rad vineyard, the grapes are handpicked and carefully selected from bush trained vines 35 years or older, before malolactic fermentation in French oak barrels of 500 and 225 litres where it will be aged for at least 14 months. A highly rated wine by the international wine press, and gold medal winning wine at the Mundus Vini awards, Casa La Rad Tinto is -
Country: Spain, RiojaGrapes: Tempranillo, GrenacheABV: 13.5%Style: Savoury Classic RedA fine estate-grown and bottled Rioja, crafted in the modern style, this wine has been aged for over five years in both barrel and bottle, allowing it to develop a complexity and elegance that stands out in the region. With a bright garnet hue and a refined profile, it’s a wine that speaks to both tradition and careful, contemporary winemaking. Taste The nose is perfumed with high-toned aromas of blackberry, liquorice, wild herbs, and creamy vanilla, while the palate delivers a long, resonating -
Country: Spain, ToroGrapes: TempranilloABV: 14.5%Style: Rich Full RedA powerful and expressive wine from the Toro region, this Tempranillo showcases the bold character and depth of the land. With rich dark fruit flavours, a touch of spice, and a smooth finish, it offers a perfect balance of intensity and elegance. Wine Press Ratings 86 Points - Decanter (2023 Vintage) "Sweet touch of black cherries, blueberries and plums. Oak is evident with hints of vanilla and cigar box." Taste Rich and bold, this Tempranillo bursts with dark berries, plum, and warm spices. VelRegular Price£17.95Christmas Offer - SAVE 25%£13.47 -
Country: Spain, RiojaGrapes: TempranilloABV: 14%Style: Juicy Lively Red90 Points - Tim Atkin MW. This 90+ point Rioja from a modern style, family run winery is incredible value for a wine with this amount of complexity and style. The Solarce Tinto is a blend of Tempranillo, Grenache, Mazuelo & Graciano and is aged for 8 months in American and French oak barrels. Full-bodied and silky smooth with layers of fruit and spice. Fantastic Value for money for this superb Rioja. Wine Press Ratings 90 Points - James Suckling (2021 Vintage) "Lightly chewy, showing some drRegular Price£15.95Christmas Offer - SAVE 25%£11.97 -
Country: Spain, Ribera del DueroGrapes: TempranilloABV: 15%Style: Rich Full RedThe Crudabendita Reserva is one of Ribera del Duero’s increasingly rare gems — a wine of depth and pedigree that still remains accessibly priced. As the region’s top wines continue to climb in value, spurred by rising demand and a string of outstanding vintages like 2020, Crudabendita stands out for its quality and restraint. Aged exclusively in natural oak — nine months in new French barrels, followed by 13 months in second-year American oak — and finished with over a year in bottle, it’s a win -
Country: Spain, Ribera del DueroGrapes: Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, MerlotABV: 15.5%Style: Rich Full Red92 Points - Tim Atkin MW. When a producer’s ‘entry-level’ wine scores 92/100 from leading Spanish wine critic Tim Atkin MW and 93+ from Robert Parker, you know it’s something special. But then everything about Pago de Carraovejas Tinto is special. From its exceptionally well-sited high-altitude vines to its meticulous hand production, and the input from Pingus’s and Vega Sicilia's winemakers it’s a remarkable wine, one that every lover of fine Spanish red wine needs to try. Produced from a blend -
Country: Spain, Ribera del DueroGrapes: TempranilloABV: 15%Style: Rich Full Red92 Points - Guia Penin. Established in 1996, Pago de Los Capellanes is a renowned winery producing highly acclaimed wines through meticulous vineyard management and modern winemaking techniques. Broad, fresh, balanced, and silky, yet with a lot of structure and power, it features sweet tannins resulting from the 12 months of ageing in French Oak. A wonderful wine reflecting the high quality wines from the Ribera del Duero. Vivino Rating: 4.1 (Jun 2025) Wine Press Ratings 92 Points - Guia Penin ( -
Country: Spain, La ManchaGrapes: TempranilloABV: 14%Style: Smooth Fruity RedBold, vibrant, and unmistakably modern, SpaceNine A23 is a Tempranillo that breaks boundaries. With layers of ripe blackberries, dark cherries, and a touch of vanilla spice, this red is all about deep fruit flavours balanced by smooth tannins. A hint of mocha and toasted oak lingers on the finish, giving it a plush yet structured feel. Vivino Rating: 4.1 (Mar 2025) Taste Deep ruby in colour, this Tempranillo bursts with aromas of ripe blackberries, dark cherries, and subtle vanilla spice. The pa -
Country: Spain, JumillaGrapes: TempranilloABV: 13.5%Style: Smooth Fruity RedThe Bodegas Bastida Bomba Seleccion Especial Tempranillo 2023 is a class act and a must-buy wine for people looking to enjoy a fine wine for everyday drinking money. Lively and intense, the nose boasts crushed blackberries, sour cherries, mint, orange zest and sage. These flow onto the soft, silky palate where they are joined by flavours of plum, green herbs, and mellow spices. The perfect wine to serve with a Sunday lunch or a mid-week pizza. About the Producer Founded in 1950, Bodegas Bastida -
Country: Spain, RiojaGrapes: Tempranillo, Graciano, GrenacheABV: 13.5%Style: Smooth Fruity RedThis Crianza from Marqués del Silvo offers classic Rioja depth and elegance, is sustainably produced, and enjoys excellent critical acclaim; making it a superb choice for Rioja enthusiasts. TasteAromas of blueberries, blackberries and subtle raisin notes lead to a palate with juicy tannins, mineral character, and flavours of blackberries, cherries, and plums. The wine is elegant and lingers with a pleasant, fruity finish. ProducerMarqués del Silvo is a rising star in Rioja, producing estate-grow -
Country: Spain, Ribera del DueroGrapes: TempranilloABV: 15%Style: Rich Full Red97 Points - Guia Penin. Pago de Carraovejas Cuesta de Las Liebres 2018 is one of the greatest wines of the Ribera del Duero. The 2018 scored 94 from Robert Parker, cementing its reputation as a wine to be compared with the likes of Vega Sicilia and Pingus. Made exclusively from Tinto Fino, the local name for Tempranillo, from a single high-altitude (850m above sea level) vineyard in only great years, since its release in 1991 it has become one of the most sought-after wines in all of Spain. Prod -
Country: Spain, Ribera del DueroGrapes: TempranilloABV: 14.5%Style: Smooth Fruity RedThe youngest wine from the Pago de los Capellanes winery has become a true best-seller, always in high demand. Made 100% with Tempranillo grapes from the Santa Gadea vineyards, a farm with poor clay-calcareous soils characteristic of the riverside terroir. The low fertility of the soils results in low high-quality yield with excellent aromas. Vivino Rating: 4.1 (Jun 2025) Taste Fresh and vibrant, while at the same time complete and full of energy, this is a clear, affable, open and frank charact -
Country: Spain, Ribera del DueroGrapes: TempranilloABV: 15%Style: Rich Full RedThe Crudabendita Gran Reserva is one of Ribera del Duero’s increasingly rare finds — a wine of serious structure and provenance that still offers exceptional value. With prices in the region climbing steadily, driven by both rising demand and standout vintages like 2018, this is a welcome reminder that quality and accessibility can still go hand in hand. Taste Aged for 38 months in French and American oak, followed by two years in bottle, this is a deeply structured, classically styled Ribera -
Country: Spain, ToroGrapes: TempranilloABV: 14.5%Style: Smooth Fruity RedErnesto del Palacio has been making wine for over 300 years in the region of Toro, most famously known for its powerful reds made from Tinta de Toro, a variant of the internationally known Tempranillo. This Tinto Roble is born after a careful selection of grapes from vineyards over 50 years old with low yields. With an intense cherry colour and beautiful purple reflections, it will surprise you with its sweet notes thanks to the maturity of carefully selected clusters. Taste It has an intense chRegular Price£18.95Christmas Offer - SAVE 35%£12.32 -
Country: Spain, CigalesGrapes: Tempranillo, MerlotABV: 15%Style: Rich Full RedThe Lezcano-Lacalle Reserva 2019 is a standout 4.3-rated wine on Vivino, hailing from Cigales in Castilla y León. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Tempranillo, it offers a fresh take on the modern Spanish style — polished, expressive, and full of character. The superb 2019 vintage adds an extra layer of finesse, delivering structure, balance and plenty of ageing potential. Vivino Rating: 4.3 (Apr 2025) Wine Press Ratings 92 Points - Guia Penin (2019 Vintage) Taste Fresh yet powerful, t -
Country: Spain, RiojaGrapes: Tempranillo, Graciano, GrenacheABV: 13%Style: Juicy Lively RedSoft, juicy and full of charm, this is Rioja made for relaxed, everyday drinking. Packed with ripe red berries, a touch of spice and just the lightest brush of oak, it’s everything you want from a young Tempranillo — fresh, vibrant and ready to go. No need to overthink it: just uncork, pour, and enjoy with anything from tapas to a midweek roast. Taste Bright ruby in the glass, this young Rioja opens with lifted aromas of red cherry, raspberry and a touch of violet. The palate is fresh and fruit- -
Country: Spain, ToroGrapes: TempranilloABV: 15%Style: Rich Full RedBronze Medal - Decanter World Wine Awards. A huge, powerful wine from the Toro region, this Tempranillo is packed with a massive concentration of ripe red fruit, complemented by generous use of expensive oak and a noticeable high alcohol content. Full-bodied and intense, it’s a bold expression of the land’s character, offering a rich, tannin-driven structure with layers of complexity. A wine that demands attention and offers exceptional depth. Vivino Rating: 4.2 (Mar 2025) Wine Press Ratings Bro -
Country: Spain, RiojaGrapes: TempranilloABV: 14.5%Style: Savoury Classic Red95 Points - Tim Atkin MW. San Vincente 2020 is a singular Rioja in several ways. It’s produced from a single, rare grape, the excellent Tempranillo Peludo which are grown in a single vineyard, and it enjoys an Atlantic climate with some continental influences on calcareous-clay soils. This unique combination allows for the creation of a singularly fine red Rioja. Organically farmed, nothing is left to chance here. Grapes are hand-harvested according to strict rules regarding the health and ripen -
Country: Spain, RiojaGrapes: Tempranillo, Graciano, MacabeuABV: 14%Style: Savoury Classic RedCVNE Cune Imperial Gran Reserva Rioja 2015 is a layered and elegant red that delivers classic Rioja complexity: ripe dark fruit, polished tannins, and subtle depth. Handcrafted in a dedicated winery by one of Spain’s most respected producers, it carries the highest critical and popular acclaim for its outstanding structure, longevity, and refinement. This is a Rioja for true aficionados and a worthy centrepiece for any collection. TasteThis Rioja reveals enticing aromas of dark berry fruits, bla -
Country: Spain, RiojaGrapes: Grenache, Tempranillo, Viura / MacabeoABV: 13.5%Style: Ripe Fruity RoséFabulous Rose from one of wine Supremo Tim Atkins' favourite Rioja producers. Lovely red berry fruit flavours with gentle spice on the finish and a hint of orange zest on the nose. Fleshy and open-knit, offering juicy raspberry and bitter cherry flavours that turn spicier on the back half. The orange and red berry notes linger on the nicely persistent finish, which shows subtle firming grip. A surprising and gorgeous Rose from Rioja to be enjoyed all year round. Taste Bright pink. Red berries, cRegular Price£17.45Christmas Offer - SAVE 25%£13.09 -
Country: Lebanon, BatrounGrapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah / Shiraz, Tempranillo, CaladocABV: 14.5%Style: Savoury Classic RedGold Medal - Gilbert et Gaillard. Standing at an impressive altitude of 1,800 meters, the highest in the Northern Hemisphere, IXSIR Winery crafts exceptional wines, including their Altitudes Rouge, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Caladoc and Tempranillo. Displaying notes of red fruits, currants and raspberries, with a touch of spice. It is a very elegant and pleasant wine with a good standing and an overtone of softness. IXSIR's commitment to sustainable agriculture is reflected in their v
