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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: 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, RiojaGrapes: Viura / Macabeo, Malvasia, ChardonnayABV: 12.5%Style: Dry Refreshing WhiteFrom the modern style Casa La Rad, highly regarded by wine supremo Tim Atkin, comes this exceptional value white Rioja. A blend of Viura, Malvasia, Chardonnay & Tempranillo Blanco, the Solarce Blanco is partially fermented in large oak barrels and aged on fine lees to give an elegant and beautifully fresh wine with body and texture to boot! Wine Press Ratings 90 Points - Tim Atkin MW (La Rioja Special Report) (2020 Vintage) "Solarce is an unusual blend of mostly Viura with 47% Verdejo, TemprRegular Price£16.95Christmas Offer - SAVE 25%£12.72 -
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
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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, 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, 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, RiojaGrapes: Chardonnay, Viura / MacabeoABV: 13.5%Style: Classy Complex WhiteThe Casa La Rad wines are made from their most valuable vineyard, the La Rad vineyard, with vines older than 35 years of age. The grapes are handpicked and carefully selected before spending 14 months in new French oak barrels and aged on its lees. This wine has an appealing mid-body that shows fresh and vibrant aromas of white peach, citrus, white flowers with mineral notes. Elegant and well balanced with a creamy texture. A gorgeous white from Rioja - a must try! Wine Press Ratings 90 Points - -
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, RiojaGrapes: Tempranillo BlancoABV: 12.5%Style: Aromatic Floral WhiteThis exotic Rioja white is crafted from the local Tempranillo Blanco grape, offering a crisp, vibrant expression of a variety with great potential. With its pale yellow hue and bright, expressive character, this wine showcases the unique qualities of the region and the grape, making it a standout choice for those looking to explore something new from Rioja. Taste The nose is a fragrant blend of passion fruit, freshly-cut grass, and hints of white fruits like apple, evoking the fresh essence of t -
Country: Spain, RiojaGrapes: MalvasiaABV: 13.5%Style: Classy Complex White92 Points - Tm Atkin MW. Crafted from meticulously hand-harvested Malvasía grapes, Casa La Rad Viñedos Singulares Edición Especial is a stunning showcase of Rioja’s white winemaking heritage. Grown at 546 metres altitude from 49-year-old vines, the grapes undergo a traditional skin-contact maceration before gentle pressing, enhancing texture and complexity. Aged for 8 to 10 months in a mix of French and American oak barriques, this wine delivers an elegant balance of ripe stone fruit, citrus zes -
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, 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: GrenacheABV: 14%Style: Smooth Fruity RedOnly 4,000 bottles of this highly rated Garnacha (Grenache) have been produced from a tiny 1.98-hectare parcel at 600 metres which was planted 49 years ago. "Mint, pine and wild thyme aromas are the prelude to a palate that's bright, refreshing and elegant, with notes of cinnamon, redcurrant and wild strawberry." Harvested by hand in small quantities, after fermentation it was pressed then half of the wine went to new French oak casks for malolactic fermentation and the other half stayed in the -
Country: Spain, RiojaGrapes: Viura / Macabeo, Malvasia, ChardonnayABV: 12.5%Style: Dry Refreshing WhiteFrom the modern style Casa La Rad, highly regarded by wine supremo Tim Atkin, comes this exceptional value white Rioja. A blend of Viura, Malvasia, Chardonnay & Tempranillo Blanco, the Solarce Blanco is partially fermented in large oak barrels and aged on fine lees to give an elegant and beautifully fresh wine with body and texture to boot! Wine Press Ratings 90 Points - Tim Atkin MW (La Rioja Special Report) (2020 Vintage) "Solarce is an unusual blend of mostly Viura with 47% Verdejo, TemprRegular Price£16.95Christmas Offer - SAVE 25%£12.72 -
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: Spain, RiojaGrapes: TempranilloABV: 14.5%Style: Savoury Classic Red94 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 -
Country: Spain, RiojaGrapes: TempranilloABV: 13.5%Style: Rich Full RedCVNE 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 -
Country: Spain, RiojaGrapes: Tempranillo, Graciano, MazueloABV: 14%Style: Savoury Classic Red95 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 -
Country: Spain, RiojaGrapes: TempranilloABV: 14%Style: Savoury Classic Red95 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, -
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