Crafted by Bodegas Aduna from Tempranillo grown in Rioja Alavesa, this is a wine of balance and approachability, shaped by careful oak ageing and a focus on ripe, expressive fruit. Layers of dark cherry, plum and gentle vanilla spice lead into a smooth, medium bodied palate with soft tannins and a warm, savoury finish, making it an easy and versatile partner for food, particularly grilled meats, roast lamb or mature cheeses.

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Rioja, Spain – Tempranillo
A classic, crowd pleasing Rioja: smooth, softly spiced and medium bodied. Ideal for those looking for an easy going red with a touch of oak influence.

A family-run estate based in Rioja Alavesa, where vineyards sit at altitude beneath the Sierra Cantabria mountains. This elevated position brings cooler conditions within a warm region, helping to preserve freshness and balance in the wines while allowing Tempranillo to ripen fully and evenly.

The approach at Aduna is rooted in tradition but guided by a modern understanding of precision and drinkability. Fruit is sourced from estate vineyards and handled with care in the winery, with oak ageing used to complement rather than dominate. The result is a range of Rioja wines that are polished, approachable and true to their origin, offering a contemporary expression of a classic Spanish region.

Tempranillo (85%)

Tempranillo is also known as Ull de Llebre, Cencibel, Tinto Fino and Tinta del Pais in Spain, Aragonez, Aragonês or Tinta Roriz in Portugal, among several other synonyms. It is a black grape variety widely grown to make full-bodied red wines in the Iberian Peninsula.

Grenache/Garnacha (15%)

Garnacha, known as Grenache in France, is one of the world’s most widely planted red grapes, believed to originate from Aragón in northern Spain and thriving in hot, dry climates where it produces generous, fruit-driven wines. It is a cornerstone of regions such as Rioja, Navarra and Campo de Borja, as well as across southern France. Typically showing flavours of raspberry, cherry and plum with hints of white pepper and herbs, Garnacha wines are medium-bodied with soft tannins and a rounded texture, offering immediate appeal but also the ability to develop complexity and depth, particularly from old vines grown on poor, stony soils.

Rioja - Spain’s most famous wine region, known for producing balanced, oak-aged reds primarily from the Tempranillo grape. Located in the north of the country along the River Ebro, it benefits from a mix of Atlantic and Mediterranean influences, giving wines both ripeness and freshness. Divided into Rioja Alta, Rioja Alavesa and Rioja Oriental, the region offers a range of styles, from elegant and age-worthy to softer, fruit-forward expressions, all underpinned by a long tradition of careful ageing in oak.