{"title":"Tempranillo","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eTempranillo is Spain’s flagship red grape variety, best known for producing the great wines of Rioja and Ribera del Duero. The name comes from the Spanish \u003cem\u003etemprano\u003c\/em\u003e, meaning “early,” referring to its relatively early ripening.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt produces medium- to full-bodied red wines with moderate acidity and tannins. Typical flavours include red and black cherry, plum, strawberry, leather, tobacco and herbs. When aged in oak, it often develops notes of vanilla, coconut, spice and cedar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTempranillo is versatile: young examples can be fresh and fruity, while extended oak and bottle ageing can produce complex, savoury wines with considerable elegance and longevity. It is also grown under other names, including Tinta del País in Ribera del Duero and Tinta Roriz in Portugal.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"artesa-rioja-tempranillo-2024","title":"Artesa Rioja Tempranillo 2025 - 6 x 750ml Bottles","description":"\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, expect inviting black fruit aromas interwoven with subtle sweet spice notes that draw you in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate reveals layers of juicy plum and raspberry, complemented by distinctive liquorice undertones that add complexity and intrigue. The mouthfeel is smooth and well-structured, with ripe tannins that provide gentle grip without harshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finish is elegant and poised, leaving a refined impression that lingers pleasantly. This is a wine of balance and sophistication, offering both immediate appeal and subtle nuance that rewards careful tasting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artesa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58709323317632,"sku":"1114","price":64.74,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/4483\/0080\/files\/artesa-rioja-tempranillo.jpg?v=1787215126"},{"product_id":"coto-de-imaz-rioja-reserva-2019","title":"Coto de Imaz Rioja Reserva 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautifully mature expression showing deep cherry hues with developing garnet edges - a hallmark of proper aging. The nose reveals sophisticated complexity: ripe dark fruits meld seamlessly with fine cocoa and subtle oak influences, speaking to years of careful evolution in barrel and bottle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn the palate, this wine demonstrates the refinement that comes with time. The structure is elegant and composed, with silky, well-integrated tannins that have softened into velvety texture. Bright acidity cuts through the richness, providing excellent balance and freshness despite the wine's maturity. The finish is lingering and harmonious, with layers of fruit and spice that unfold gradually.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a wine that has reached its peak - approachable now, yet with enough depth and complexity to reward contemplation. Perfect for those seeking a polished, mature Rioja with genuine character and poise.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coto de Imaz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58709323612544,"sku":"763","price":17.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/4483\/0080\/files\/coto-de-imaz-rioja-reserva.jpg?v=1787215126"},{"product_id":"valenciso-rioja-reserva-2018","title":"Valenciso Rioja Reserva 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003eA mature expression revealing layers of evolved complexity. Dark cherry and plum meld with tertiary notes of leather, tobacco leaf, and dried herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate displays remarkable refinement - silky tannins have softened beautifully, allowing subtle oak integration and mineral undertones to emerge. Violet and blackberry persist alongside savoury spice, while the wine's concentration and purity shine through with graceful restraint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wine at its peak, offering both immediate pleasure and lingering elegance on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Valenciso","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58709323678080,"sku":"1170","price":21.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/4483\/0080\/files\/valenciso-rioja-reserva.jpg?v=1787071333"},{"product_id":"valenciso-rioja-reserva-2018-1500ml","title":"Valenciso Rioja Reserva 2018 1500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautifully mature expression of Tempranillo, this wine demonstrates the refined character that develops through careful oak aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate reveals layers of dark cherry and plum, complemented by subtle spice and tobacco notes that speak to its time in French and American oak. Soft-bodied and elegantly structured, it offers a velvety texture with impressive complexity and balance. The wine has evolved gracefully, shedding any youthful harshness to present a harmonious, well-integrated profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAromas of leather, cedar, and dried fruit underscore its sophistication. This is a wine at its peak - approachable yet rewarding, with the depth and character that only proper maturation can achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresented in magnum format for those seeking a generous pour of this distinguished vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagnum (1500ml)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Valenciso","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58709323710848,"sku":"574","price":43.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/4483\/0080\/files\/valenciso-rioja-reserva-magnum.jpg?v=1787071334"},{"product_id":"ontanon-rioja-gran-reserva-2011","title":"Ontañón Rioja Gran Reserva 2011","description":"\u003cp\u003eA wine of considerable maturity and refinement, displaying the hallmarks of extended aging. The bouquet reveals layers of dark fruit - blackberry and plum - interwoven with secondary notes of tobacco leaf, mocha, and warming spice that speak to years in oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, this is a wine of impressive complexity and balance. The initial impression of ripe black fruit gives way to nuanced flavours of toasted oak, dried herbs, and subtle leather, underpinned by silky, fully resolved tannins that have softened beautifully with time. The structure remains elegant and composed, with excellent acidity providing freshness throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finish is long and graceful, with lingering echoes of spice and dark chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a wine that has reached its peak drinking window, offering the depth and sophistication that only proper maturation can achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ontanon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58709323743616,"sku":"1183","price":24.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/4483\/0080\/files\/ontanon-rioja-gran-reserva.jpg?v=1787215126"},{"product_id":"coto-de-imaz-rioja-gran-reserva-2014","title":"Coto de Imaz Rioja Gran Reserva 2014","description":"\u003cp\u003eA wine of considerable maturity and sophistication, displaying a brilliant ruby hue with distinctive russet tones that speak to its age and development. The aromatic profile is remarkably complex and evolving - initially subtle, it unfolds beautifully as the wine opens, revealing layers of toast and coconut alongside tertiary characteristics of leather and wet earth. Red and dried fruit notes provide balance and depth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn the palate, this is a wine of refinement. The tannins are rounded and silky, having softened gracefully with time, while maintaining impressive persistence through to a lingering, multifaceted finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe overall impression is one of elegance and maturity - a wine that has reached its peak, offering the textural harmony and nuanced complexity that only proper aging can achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coto de Imaz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58709323841920,"sku":"1256","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/4483\/0080\/files\/coto-de-imaz-rioja-gran-reserva.jpg?v=1787215127"},{"product_id":"coto-real-rioja-reserva-2014","title":"Coto Real Rioja Reserva 2014","description":"\u003cp\u003eA mature expression of considerable depth and sophistication. The deep cherry red hue speaks to years of careful aging, while the bouquet reveals layers of red forest fruits interwoven with evolved notes of cocoa and coffee that have developed complexity over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate demonstrates the hallmark of a well-aged wine - a round, generous body supported by firm, fully ripened tannins that have softened into elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a powerful, multifaceted wine that showcases the benefits of patient cellaring, with a long, lingering finish that reflects its years of development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wine that has reached its prime, offering both immediate pleasure and the depth that only time can bestow.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coto de Imaz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58709323874688,"sku":"764","price":25.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/4483\/0080\/files\/coto-real-rioja-reserva.jpg?v=1787215126"},{"product_id":"valenciso-reserva-10-anos-despues-2012","title":"Valenciso Reserva 10 Años Después 2012","description":"\u003cp\u003eA masterpiece of patience and precision, this wine reveals the profound rewards of extended cellaring. The selected Tempranillo from Ollauri's elevated vineyards - harvested for their naturally higher acidity - provides the structural foundation for decades of graceful evolution.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts current profile showcases complex balsamic undertones, intense black fruit concentration, and finely polished tannins with remarkable freshness. Yet this is merely the opening chapter. The dual maturation approach - five years in concrete followed by 54 months in Russian oak (20% new) - has built layers of complexity designed to unfold over time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe wine's elevated acidity and refined tannin structure suggest excellent ageing potential. Over the next 10–20 years, expect the fruit to deepen, secondary flavours to emerge, and the tannins to integrate further, creating an increasingly harmonious and sophisticated expression. This is a wine that will reward patient collectors with continued development and refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Valenciso","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58709323907456,"sku":"970","price":36.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/4483\/0080\/files\/valenciso-10-anos-despues.jpg?v=1787071334"},{"product_id":"valenciso-rioja-reserva-2019","title":"Valenciso Rioja Reserva 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, savoury aromas mingle with lifted, perfumed notes of violet and blackberry, revealing the wine's inherent elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate is tight and concentrated, displaying layers of spice and fine-grained tannins that speak to exceptional structure and complexity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a wine built for the cellar. The purity of fruit, balanced acidity, and refined tannin framework suggest excellent ageing potential. Over the coming years, the wine will develop greater depth and integration, with secondary flavours emerging as the fruit gradually softens. Cellaring for 5–10 years will allow the components to harmonise fully, rewarding patience with increased complexity and a more silky, evolved character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrink now for vibrant fruit expression, or lay down for a more sophisticated, layered experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Valenciso","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58709325349248,"sku":"1288","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/4483\/0080\/files\/valenciso-rioja-reserva.jpg?v=1787071333"},{"product_id":"rippa-dorii-crianza-2022","title":"Rippa Dorii Crianza 2022 - 6 x 750ml Bottles","description":"\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, this wine reveals an inviting bouquet of dark bramble fruits layered with warm vanilla, nutmeg, and sweet spice notes that suggest careful oak aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate delivers richness and complexity, with ripe blueberry and blackberry fruit taking centre stage. Silky, well-integrated tannins provide structure without harshness, while a satisfying finish demonstrates excellent length and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a wine with depth and character, ideal for those seeking a sophisticated, fruit-forward expression with subtle oak influence.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rippa Dorii","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58709325480320,"sku":"1307","price":92.34,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/4483\/0080\/files\/rippa-dorii-crianza.jpg?v=1787215127"},{"product_id":"vetus-toro-2016","title":"Vetus Toro 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003eDeep garnet hue with a luminous rim. The nose reveals layers of dark cherry, plum, and blackberry, complemented by whispers of cinnamon, clove, and toasted oak. A hint of leather and dried herbs emerges with aeration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn the palate, this wine displays impressive structure and elegance. Ripe, velvety tannins provide a firm backbone without overwhelming the fruit. The mid-palate is generous with concentrated dark fruit flavours, while bright acidity cuts through beautifully, creating excellent balance and length. Notes of vanilla and subtle spice linger on the finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA wine of considerable depth and complexity, showing excellent aging potential. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vetus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58709325545856,"sku":"890","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/4483\/0080\/files\/vetus-toro.jpg?v=1787071215"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.rannochscott.co.uk\/collections\/tempranillo.oembed","provider":"Rannoch Scott Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}