Gold 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

CVNE Viña Real La Virgen 2020 is a fine Rioja Alavesa red: smooth and deeply flavoured, packed with dark fruits, spices, and a refined tannic backbone. Meticulously crafted by the historic and pioneering CVNE team from a revered single vineyard, it combines respect for tradition with modern winemaking innovation. Highly rated by both critics and wine enthusiasts (Vivino 4.1), this wine is perfect for those seeking a distinguished, expressive Spanish red. TasteOn the palate, CVNE Viña Real La Vir

94 Points - Guia Penin. The Pago de Carraovejas El Anejon 2020 is a stunning expression of Spain’s Ribera del Duero, offering an elegant balance of power and finesse. Crafted from a selection of the finest Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot grapes, this wine delivers rich layers of dark cherry, blackberries, and ripe plums, complemented by subtle hints of tobacco, vanilla, and toasted oak. The well-structured tannins and balanced acidity provide a smooth, lingering finish, making this a

94 Points - Tim Atkin MW.  The Cuentaviñas Alomado 2021 is another wonderful wine from of this extraordinary Rioja bodega. Produced from a single vineyard which is home to vines that are over 60 years old, it marries tradition with innovation to startling effect. It’s planted with a mixture of Tempranillo grapes alongside the white varieties of Viura, Malvasía Riojana and Calagraño in what’s now known as a ‘field blend’. Innovation continues in the winery where the wine is barrel fermented in sm

95 Points - Revista Adega. CVNE Imperial Gran Reserva is the benchmark Rioja Gran Reserva, a wine that consistently combines age-worthy structure with elegance. The 2009 vintage, celebrated for its warmth and balance, delivers a classic expression of Rioja’s Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano, and Mazuelo blend. Matured for extended periods in oak, it showcases the house’s signature precision and depth. Taste The 2009 Imperial Gran Reserva opens with a bouquet of dried cherry, plum and subtle fig,

95 Points - Guia Penin. One of Rioja’s most elegant single-vineyard expressions, the 2011 Viña del Olivo Magnum shows remarkable balance and restraint. Contino’s meticulous approach delivers a wine that is poised, structured, and long-lived — perfect for sharing or cellaring. Vivino Rating: 4.3 (Oct 2025) Taste Bright garnet in the glass with lifted aromatics of red cherry, dried herbs, and subtle cedar. The palate is precise and layered, showing red fruit, tobacco, and gentle spice framed by fi

97 Points - Guia Penin. A world-class Ribera del Duero that balances power with precision, Cuesta de las Liebres 2020 is a monumental Tempranillo. Intense yet refined, it marries black fruit, spice and minerality with effortless grace. Vivino Rating: 4.5 (Oct 2025) Wine Press Ratings 97 Points - Guia Penin (2020 Vintage) "Style: defined aromas, taut. Color: cherry, garnet rim. Aroma: balanced, complex, ripe fruit, spicy, earthy notes, mineral. Flavour: good structure, flavourful, round tannins,

A 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