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RIOJA WINE REGION
The principal wine region of Spain, producing predominantly red wines, the Rioja wine region is centred around the regional capital of Logroño in northern Spain. Named after the Rio (river) Oja, the region is divided into 3 areas: Rioja Alavesa, Rioja Alta and Rioja Baja. Promoted from DO to DOCA status in 1991, the permitted grape varieties are Tempranillo, Garnacha, Cariñena, Graciano, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malvasia and Viura. Tempranillo is the most widely planted variety, although most are now blended, often with Cariñena. Since the 1990s, most white Rioja wines are made almost exclusively from Viura. Discover our full selection of...
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Cumières Rouge Traditionnel, Champagne Geoffroy
Bottle 75cl £30.18
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The blend consists of 95% Tempranillo from 40-year-old vines in Las Cuevas, El Palo and Las Monjas in Rodezno, complemented with 5% Graciano from the Montecillo estate in Fuenmayor. The Graciano gives the wine an aromatic intensity and acidity, to carry the structure and elegance of the Tempranillo. The grapes are vinified separately in four-and-a-half-year-old American oak for three years, and...
more2012 Gran Reserva Viña Arana, La Rioja Alta S.A.
Bottle 75cl £35.08
2010 Viña Ardanza, ‘Selección Especial’, La Rioja Alta S.A.
Bottle 75cl £23.68
TASTING NOTES
The blend consists of 95% Tempranillo from 40-year-old vines in Las Cuevas, El Palo and Las Monjas in Rodezno, complemented with 5% Graciano from the Montecillo estate in Fuenmayor. The Graciano gives the wine an aromatic intensity and acidity, to carry the structure and elegance of the Tempranillo. The grapes are vinified separately in four-and-a-half-year-old American oak for three years, and...
more2012 Gran Reserva Viña Arana, La Rioja Alta S.A.
Magnum 150cl £70.16
2018 Eguia Tempranillo, Bodegas Muriel
Bottle 75cl £10.14
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Worldwide Exclusive ReleaseMedium-intensity, dark cherry-red; clean and bright. To the nose it stands out for its fresh, spicy character, with hints of sweet cherries and blackcurrant chocolate, assembled with notes of black pepper, tobacco, nutmeg, coffee, mocha and cinnamon. Pleasant and well-balanced in the mouth. Tasty, with a soft freshness, nice structure, and delicately elegant tannins. Silky finish, with a...
more2009 Viña Ardanza, La Rioja Alta S.A.
Bottle 75cl £29.08
TASTING NOTES
Worldwide Exclusive ReleaseMedium-intensity, dark cherry-red; clean and bright. To the nose it stands out for its fresh, spicy character, with hints of sweet cherries and blackcurrant chocolate, assembled with notes of black pepper, tobacco, nutmeg, coffee, mocha and cinnamon. Pleasant and well-balanced in the mouth. Tasty, with a soft freshness, nice structure, and delicately elegant tannins. Silky finish, with a...
more2009 Viña Ardanza, La Rioja Alta S.A.
Magnum 150cl £58.16
2010 Gran Reserva 904, La Rioja Alta S.A.
Bottle 75cl £41.68
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A vivid mid-ruby, dried rose petal and balsamic scented reserva, still showing vibrant raspberry fruit and fresh acid. Chocolate-coated cherry character with hints of vanilla, but in a far more restrained way than in classic Rioja wines. Superb structure with ripe, fine-grained tannins and a tar-like grip towards the end of the long finish. Armit Wines
more2014 Torre de Oña Martelo Reserva, La Rioja Alta Alavesa
Bottle 75cl £28.02
Bottle 75cl £10.14
Case of 6 £60.84
2018 Eguia Tempranillo, Bodegas Muriel
Bottle 75cl £10.14
Bottle 75cl £28.02
Case of 6 £168.12
TASTING NOTES
A vivid mid-ruby, dried rose petal and balsamic scented reserva, still showing vibrant raspberry fruit and fresh acid. Chocolate-coated cherry character with hints of vanilla, but in a far more restrained way than in classic Rioja wines. Superb structure with ripe, fine-grained tannins and a tar-like grip towards the end of the long finish. Armit Wines
more2014 Torre de Oña Martelo Reserva, La Rioja Alta Alavesa
Bottle 75cl £28.02
Bottle 75cl £28.02
Case of 6 £168.12
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An extremely elegant reserva with an enveloping bouquet of crushed red cherries and subtle spices with just a hint of lavender. On the palate, smooth textures and bright red berry fruits are balanced by a refined mineral character which leads to a long and refreshing finish. Beautifully defined and supple, and almost Burgundian in style, this wine will age well...
more2012 Torre de Oña Martelo Reserva, La Rioja Alta Alavesa
Bottle 75cl £28.02
Bottle 75cl £14.16
Case of 12 £169.78
2016 Finca San Martin Crianza, La Rioja Alta Alavesa
Bottle 75cl £14.16
Bottle 75cl £35.08
Case of 6 £210.48
Magnum 150cl
Single bottle£70.16
Case of 6 £420.94
TASTING NOTES
The blend consists of 95% Tempranillo from 40-year-old vines in Las Cuevas, El Palo and Las Monjas in Rodezno, complemented with 5% Graciano from the Montecillo estate in Fuenmayor. The Graciano gives the wine an aromatic intensity and acidity, to carry the structure and elegance of the Tempranillo. The grapes are vinified separately in four-and-a-half-year-old American oak for three years, and...
more2012 Gran Reserva Viña Arana, La Rioja Alta S.A.
Bottle 75cl £35.08
Magnum 150cl £38.16
2011 Viña Alberdi Reserva, La Rioja Alta S.A.
Magnum 150cl £38.16
Magnum 150cl £38.36
Case of 6 £230.14
Bottle 75cl
Single bottle£22.10
Case of 12 £265.12
2013 Viña Alberdi Reserva, La Rioja Alta S.A.
Magnum 150cl £38.36
Bottle 75cl £41.68
Case of 6 £250.08
Magnum 150cl
Case of 6
2010 Gran Reserva 904, La Rioja Alta S.A.
Bottle 75cl £41.68
Bottle 75cl £22.10
Case of 12 £265.12
Magnum 150cl
Single bottle£38.36
Case of 6 £230.14
2013 Viña Alberdi Reserva, La Rioja Alta S.A.
Bottle 75cl £22.10
Bottle 75cl £23.38
TASTING NOTES
Medium-high depth, dark-cherry red with an intense garnet-red rim. Clean and bright. Intense aromas, typical of this Rioja Alavesa terroir, with notes of ripe berries (blackberries, blueberries and raspberry jam) against a background of spices, clove, aniseed, incense, tobacco, and mocha. Mild attack with medium body and nice structure. It is well-balanced with sweet tannins. A wine that stands out...
more2012 Torre de Oña Reserva, La Rioja Alta Alavesa
Bottle 75cl £23.38
Bottle 75cl £23.68
Case of 12 £284.14
2010 Viña Ardanza, ‘Selección Especial’, La Rioja Alta S.A.
Bottle 75cl £23.68
Magnum 150cl £58.16
Case of 6 £348.94
Bottle 75cl
Single bottle£29.08
Case of 12 £348.94
TASTING NOTES
Worldwide Exclusive ReleaseMedium-intensity, dark cherry-red; clean and bright. To the nose it stands out for its fresh, spicy character, with hints of sweet cherries and blackcurrant chocolate, assembled with notes of black pepper, tobacco, nutmeg, coffee, mocha and cinnamon. Pleasant and well-balanced in the mouth. Tasty, with a soft freshness, nice structure, and delicately elegant tannins. Silky finish, with a...
more2009 Viña Ardanza, La Rioja Alta S.A.
Magnum 150cl £58.16
RIOJA WINE REGION
Discover the varieties of Rioja’s red wines with our diverse range. For a dark and rich flavour with strong hints of cherry, try the 1998 Gran Reserva 904. Produced with a combination of Tempranillo (90%) and Graciano (10%), you can experience a sorbet-like freshness, with a crisp, tense finish. Alternatively, for a wine with smoky notes and gentle, intense aromas of berries, try the 2004 Viña Arana Reserva. Search our range of Rioja wines to find the perfect addition to your collection.
RIOJA PRODUCERS
Armit Wines currently supplies Rioja wines from two producers: La Rioja Alta S.A. in the Rioja Alta region and Bodegas Muriel in Rioja Alavesa. La Rioja Alta S.A. has been one of the Rioja wine region’s leading producers since their establishment late in the 19th century. They are best known for their wines made from Tempranillo, aged for long periods in oak barrels. Elsewhere, Bodegas Muriel have been producing Rioja wine since 1986, with 100% of their wines made from Tempranillo, the Rioja wine region’s signature grape.
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