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Located in northern Spain along the Ebro River, Rioja's diverse terroirs produce wines of remarkable complexity and age-worthiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePredominantly crafted from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thewinebuff.com\/collections\/tempranillo\" title=\"Tempranillo wines from Spain\"\u003eTempranillo\u003c\/a\u003e with touches of Garnacha, Graciano, and Mazuelo, Rioja wines are classified by their ageing: \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrianza\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (minimum 2 years, 1 in oak), \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReserva\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (minimum 3 years, 1 in oak), and \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGran Reserva\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (minimum 5 years, 2 in oak).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect flavours of red cherry, vanilla, leather, and tobacco in these food-friendly wines that pair beautifully with lamb, aged cheeses, and charcuterie. At The Wine Buff, we source our Rioja wines directly from sustainable partner winemakers.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bodegas-ontanon-rioja-viura","title":"Bodegas Ontañón Rioja Vetiver 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eBodegas Ontañón is one of Rioja’s most innovative producers, and the Vetiver white is a perfect example of their ambition. Made from 100% Viura — the indigenous white grape of Rioja, also known as Macabeo elsewhere in Spain — this is one of three white varieties permitted under the D.O.Ca. Rioja. Viura is characterised by its vibrant expression of the clay and limestone-rich soils in which it grows. The wine is aged for nearly six months in oak and a further six months in bottle before release, adding complexity and texture while preserving the grape’s natural freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA vegan-friendly white Rioja made from 100% Viura, oak-aged for depth and complexity. White Rioja is one of Spain’s most underrated wine styles — aromatic, textured, and food-friendly, with a distinctive character that sets it apart from other Spanish whites. This is a wine that rewards curiosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale gold with warm highlights from the oak ageing.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifted and aromatic — floral notes, tropical fruit, grapefruit, and a hint of toast from the oak.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Voluptuous and well-balanced with a creamy mouthfeel, white pepper, and a fine line of natural acidity.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Round and full with a long, satisfying close.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent with roast chicken, seafood, salmon, pasta, and tapas. The oak-aged richness also makes it a great match for creamy sauces and mild cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/viura\"\u003eViura\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rioja-wines\"\u003eRioja\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spanish-wine\"\u003eSpain\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFarming:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vegan-wine\"\u003eVegan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/medium-rounded-white\"\u003eMedium Rounded White\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–12°C\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13%\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75cl\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrink:\u003c\/strong\u003e In the next three years\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bodegas Ontañón","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42165883928747,"sku":"","price":17.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/5459\/3963\/files\/ontanon-rioja-viura.png?v=1763993371"},{"product_id":"bodegas-ontanon-rioja-crianza","title":"Bodegas Ontañón Rioja Crianza 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBodegas Ontañón\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fifth-generation family estate with deep roots in Quel, in the Rioja Oriental. Gabriel Pérez Cuevas began bottling wine from the family's vineyards in the early 1980s rather than selling the fruit, determined to produce wines that embodied the character of this part of Rioja. Today his children Raquel, Rubén, and María continue that tradition. The Crianza is made from 40-year-old vines grown on the slopes of the Sierra Yergas, where warm days and cold nights build both ripeness and acidity in equal measure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA vegan-friendly Rioja Crianza from old vines in Rioja Oriental — a sub-region known for wines with crisp acidity, elegant fruit, and a distinctive mineral and herbal character. Tempranillo and Garnacha combine to deliver the classic Rioja profile with real depth and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep ruby red\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black cherry with overtones of spice and subtle mineral and herbal notes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Voluptuous dark fruit with a delicate framework of natural acidity — full and dense with elegant structure\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and deepening, with lingering fruit and spice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent with lamb, grilled meats, and pork. 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Gran Reservas are produced only in the finest vintages and represent the pinnacle of the estate's wine-making — wines that have spent a minimum of five years in the winery (three in barrel and two in bottle) before release. This extended ageing lends a quality of subtle spice, integrated tobacco, and dried fruit complexity that only time can produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA benchmark Rioja Gran Reserva from one of the appellation's most respected family producers — Tempranillo and Garnacha from the finest plots on the slopes of the Sierra Yerga, aged to perfection. Voluptuous, complex, and age-worthy, this is a wine of genuine elegance and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep ruby with garnet and brick hints from ageing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft, voluptuous dark fruit with a touch of earth, lifted floral aromas, tobacco, and subtle spice\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elegant and complex with integrated tannins, dried fruit, and a seamless balance of fruit and oak\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and refined with exceptional persistence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent with lamb, red meat, and pork. 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Reservas are produced only in vintages of exceptional quality, and the Ontañón Reserva comes from the most select vineyards on the slopes of the Sierra Yerga mountains, just above the town of Quel. Made from some of the estate's oldest vines, this is a wine of real depth, structure, and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA serious Rioja Reserva from one of the appellation's most respected family producers — full of deep fruit flavours balanced by ample acidity, minerality, and earthy notes drawn from the land. The backbone, fine-laced acidity, and natural grape tannins ensure its integrity for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep ruby with garnet hints\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, full fruit — dark cherry, blackberry, and plum with earthy, mineral undertones\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and structured with ample acidity, minerality, and well-integrated tannins\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and age-worthy with lingering dark fruit and earthy complexity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent with lamb, roast pork, game, mushroom risotto, and meat-based pasta dishes. 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Boyante is their entry into classic Rioja Tempranillo — a vegan-friendly red that captures the region's signature character at an accessible price point, without compromising on authenticity or drinkability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA vibrant, youthful Rioja Tempranillo with genuine Spanish character. Bright red fruit, soft tannins, and a smooth finish make this an effortlessly versatile red — equally at home at a dinner party or a quiet evening in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright ruby red\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripe red cherries, fresh strawberries, and a hint of floral lift\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juicy red fruit with soft, rounded tannins and a smooth, well-balanced structure\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean and satisfying with a fresh, fruit-driven close\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWonderfully versatile — pairs well with roast chicken, pizza, black pudding, and patés. 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Planted in stages from 1995 to 2016, the high altitude means ripening is slow and deliberate — ideal conditions for Tempranillo to express its finest notes of finesse and subtlety. Light barrel ageing of four to six months enhances the wine's fruity and floral aromas without masking the terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn organic, vegan-friendly, high-altitude Tempranillo from one of Rioja Oriental's most distinctive vineyard sites. The combination of altitude, slow ripening, and light oak ageing produces a wine of real elegance — complex, mineral, and beautifully balanced, with a character that sets it apart from more conventional Rioja.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cherry red with purple trim\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complex and aromatic — ripe blackberry and blackcurrant with toasted, spicy, and mineral notes from oak ageing\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elegant and well-balanced with perfect harmony between acidity and tannins, and a distinctive mineral character\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and refined with lingering fruit and spice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent with lamb, barbecue, chorizo, and tapas. 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Gabriel Pérez Cuevas began bottling wine from the family’s vineyards in the early 1980s rather than selling the fruit, determined to produce wines that embodied the character of this part of Rioja. Today his children Raquel, Rubén, and María continue that tradition. The Antología is the estate’s flagship expression — a selection of grapes from the 40 best plots across 6 separate vineyards around the town of Quel, harvested by hand and transported in small boxes to the winery where they are kept cool before hand selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the name suggests, the Antología is a curated selection of the very best the estate has to offer. After fermentation the wine rests in open oak vats through malolactic fermentation, then ages for 12 months in new French oak barrels — a process that adds depth and spice while preserving the vibrant fruit character of Rioja Oriental Tempranillo and Graciano.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Layers of cherry red with purple tints that denote youth\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blackberries, blackcurrants, and cherries with spicy and roasted notes from the oak ageing\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e An explosion of flavour — rich and round with a tart cherry dryness and medium tannins\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry and persistent with lingering dark fruit and spice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wine built for the table — the medium tannins and tart cherry dryness make it an excellent match for lamb, grilled meats, roast pork, and aged cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tempranillo\"\u003eTempranillo\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/graciano\"\u003eGraciano\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rioja-wines\"\u003eRioja\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spanish-wine\"\u003eSpain\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFarming:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/organic-wines\"\u003eOrganic\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vegan-wine\"\u003eVegan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fuller-flavour-red\"\u003eFuller Flavour Red\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16–18°C\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5%\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75cl\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrink:\u003c\/strong\u003e In the next four years\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bodegas Ontañón","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42165933342891,"sku":"","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/5459\/3963\/files\/Antologia.jpg?v=1729516553"},{"product_id":"bodegas-ontanon-tempranillo-blanco","title":"Bodegas Ontañón Tempranillo Blanco 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn 1988, a wine grower in the Rioja Baja region made a remarkable discovery — one vine among his red Tempranillo had produced yellow-green clusters of grapes. After years of investigation, the Consejo Regulador of Rioja confirmed it as a natural mutation of the red grape. Tempranillo Blanco is found only in Rioja, and since 2007 has been officially permitted in white Rioja DOC wines. Only a handful of growers have it. Bodegas Ontañón planted their vines in 2010 and released their first vintage in 2016 — making this one of the most distinctive and genuinely rare white wines in Spain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from 100% Tempranillo Blanco — a natural white mutation of the famous red Tempranillo grape, found exclusively in Rioja. Bodegas Ontañón were among the first to recognise its potential, and this wine is a testament to that vision: aromatic, textured, and unlike anything else in the white wine world. 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The wines adhere to the Rioja classification of Vino de Pueblo — meaning the vineyards must be family-owned within a named village — a return to the traditional ways of making wine with a genuine sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMi Lugar (‘My Place’) is a blend of 90% Tempranillo and 10% Garnacha from various family plots at over 600 metres altitude, using predominantly bush vines. Aged for 18 months in new oak barrels followed by a further 6 months in large French oak foudres, this is a wine of real depth, structure, and terroir character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep ruby with violet hints\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense black fruit and blueberries with hints of spice, coffee, and eucalyptus\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Big and expressive with bramble fruit, well-integrated oak, and lively acidity\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and structured with lingering dark fruit and spice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent with hard cheese, leg or shoulder of lamb, roast pork, and Iberian ham. 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Medium-bodied with fine tannins and good overall balance, this is a food-friendly red that delivers genuine Rioja character without compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ruby red with garnet hints\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raspberry and red plum with vanilla, pepper, spice, and earthy undertones that develop in the glass\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-bodied with fine tannins, a certain oak dryness, and nice overall balance\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean and well-balanced with lingering fruit and spice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent with grilled meats, lamb, and roast meats. 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Clarete is a traditional Rioja style made from a blend of red and white grapes vinified together, producing a wine that sits between a light red and a rosé in character. Made from Viura and Tempranillo, it is a wine with genuine regional identity and a refreshing, food-friendly personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare and characterful Rioja Clarete — pale pink, aromatic, and delicately fruity. This is a wine with real regional identity, made in a style that has been produced in Rioja for centuries but is almost never seen outside the appellation. Fresh, dry, and endlessly food-friendly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lovely pale pink\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifted red berry aromas — rose-hip, strawberry, and a hint of citrus freshness\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh and bright with red berry fruit, balancing citrus acidity, and a clean, dry structure\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elegant and dry with a refreshing close\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great rosé to enjoy as an aperitif with friends, or alongside assorted tapas, cheese, and salads. The dry finish and fresh acidity make it a versatile food wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/viura\"\u003eViura\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tempranillo\"\u003eTempranillo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rioja-wines\"\u003eRioja\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spanish-wine\"\u003eSpain\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"thewinebuff.com\/collections\/rose-wine\" title=\"Rose Wine\"\u003eRosé\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–10°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75cl\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink:\u003c\/strong\u003e In the next two years\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bodegas Ontañón","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47426939748690,"sku":"","price":17.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/5459\/3963\/files\/ontanon-clarette-rose.png?v=1782897790"},{"product_id":"queiron-gabriel-reserva","title":"Queirón Reserva Gabriel 2011","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eReserva Gabriel\u003c\/strong\u003e is Bodegas Queirón's flagship wine — a blend from two of the estate's highest and most prized single vineyards: La Pasada at 790 metres, planted with Tempranillo, and El Pozo at 650 metres, planted with Graciano. Aged in barrels and large wooden vats in the classic Rioja style, this is a wine of real distinction and exceptional ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA premium Rioja Reserva from two high-altitude single vineyards — the combination of Tempranillo's fruit and structure with Graciano's aromatic complexity and acidity produces a wine of real depth and classic Rioja character. Still drinking beautifully, with many more years of development ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep garnet with brick hints\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complex and evolved — dark fruit, leather, tobacco, and spice with the classic Rioja character of age\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied with excellent structure, ripe tannins, and a long, complex finish\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and persistent with exceptional ageing potential\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent with hard cheeses, roasts, and Iberian ham. A wine built for the table and the long term.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tempranillo\"\u003eTempranillo\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/graciano\"\u003eGraciano\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rioja-wines\"\u003eRioja\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spanish-wine\"\u003eSpain\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFarming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fuller-flavour-red\"\u003eFuller Flavour Red\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16–18°C\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5%\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75cl\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrink:\u003c\/strong\u003e In the next ten years\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bodegas Ontañón","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49723758772562,"sku":"","price":46.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/5459\/3963\/files\/queiron-gabriel.png?v=1730316220"},{"product_id":"boyante-rioja-crianza","title":"Boyante Rioja Crianza 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoyante\u003c\/strong\u003e is produced by Bodegas Ontañón — one of Rioja's most respected family estates, with a long history of producing wines that showcase the classic character of the appellation. The Crianza is aged for 12 months in American oak barrels, developing the vanilla and spice notes that are the hallmark of traditional Rioja style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA vegan-friendly Rioja Crianza blending Tempranillo, Grenache, and Graciano — ruby red with the classic Rioja profile of dark fruit, pepper, and vanilla from American oak ageing. Approachable and food-friendly, it delivers the authentic character of Rioja at an excellent price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ruby red\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blackberries and blueberries with pepper and vanilla from oak ageing\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-bodied with dark fruit, spice, and a smooth, well-integrated oak character\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean and satisfying with lingering fruit and vanilla\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent with grilled chicken, red meats, and ham and pâtés. 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