91 Points - Guia Penin. Cruz de Alba is made in small quantities and each bottle is numbered. It is made using the best Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) grapes, cultivated using agrohomeopathic treatments according to the biodynamic calendar and harvested carefully by hand. Silky, full-bodied and intense deep fruit are the results of the careful attention to detail and respect for the land. Simply wonderful. About the Producer All the grapes of Cruz de Alba come from a unique vineyard, from Finca Los Ho

91 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.  About the Producer

90 Points (2021) - Guia Penin. The iconic Mar de Frades Albariño is the pure expression of the unique characteristics of the Albariño grape variety, whilst reflecting the importance of the nearby Atlantic Ocean. Lively and intense aromas reveal juicy pear and apricot, white gardenia flowers, and hints of tropical lychee and pineapple, with a lovely delicate streak of salinity. Vivino Rating: 4.0 (Mar 2024) Wine Press Ratings 90 Points (2021) - Guia Penin 89 Points (2021) - Tim Atkin Taste Lively

Experience the magic of "El Mago" – a creation by the award-winning Sommelier, Franck Massard. "El Mago," meaning "the wizard," symbolises the enchantment of transforming grapes into exquisite wine. This Grenache, sourced from plots nestled in limestone and clay soils, is more than a wine; it's an expression of softness, elegance, freshness, and balance. Beyond the magical process, it's a family affair, embodying Franck's commitment to making fine wine accessible to all. Notably, the label bears

Produced by Franck Massard - Produced by Franck Massard - Sommelier of the Year in 1996, this delicious wine has a voluptuous texture and the luscious fruit synonymous of Montsant. 'El Brindis' is produced in the wine region of Montsant, and made with Grenache and Carignan and has captured the vibrancy of the old vines and elevated vineyard position. Beautiful and fresh, showing spice aromas of white pepper and clove with appealing wild berry aromas, raspberries, blueberries and a hint of tobacc

Part of the Zamora Company (which also owns Ramon Bilbao and Mar de Frades), Cruz de Alba stands out among the wineries in the group - and in Ribera del Duero more generally - because of its marked use of biodynamics.Launched in the 2003 vintage, Cruz de Alba is a single-vineyard project based on Finca Los Hoyales, a property that extends over 40 hectares in Padilla de Duero, on Ribera del Duero’s “Golden Mile”. Dark cherry red colour with a garnet rim. The nose is very strong, with aromas of bl

Elegant, fresh, simple, humble … Garnacha at its best. Low yield vines (1 kg per vine) with an average age between 20-30 years are double hand sorted to select the very best fruit before being aged for 12 months in 500 litre used French oak barrels with a light to medium toast. Good structure and aromatically complex with a hint of eucalyptus that provides to the wine an intense freshness. Refreshing acidity with a firm but also fine and mature tannin structure gives this wine a very rewarding t

The Edicion Limitada is produced using a selection of the best grapes and casks from vineyards at altitude surrounding the village of Haro, the wine capital of La Rioja. The result is a Tempranillo with a perfect balance between notes of black fruit and spices, as well as other aromas from its ageing, such as cocoa notes. Intense dark fruits with fine polished tannins, this is a delightful modern style of Rioja. About the Producer Bodegas Ramon Bilbao have adopted a philosophy centred on giving