wineofthemonth Spanish Tempranillo

94-96 Points from The Wine Spectator in five consecutive vintages, including a Top 100 (#26 of 2018) no other $25 wine has enjoyed such success! Crafted from high elevation vineyards in Spain's Ribera del Duero, Valderiz is... Read More

This deep ruby-colored wine has a bouquet of black cherry, milk chocolate and clove. Flavors of blackberry, baking spices, mocha and violet are supported by opulent tannins and a sophisticated whiff of smoke that endure on the... Read More

For those who have never experienced a Gran Reserva Rioja, it's truly an amazing combination of nature and winemaking skill. These are our favorite types of wines, because instead of having to wait a few years for the bottles... Read More

One of the best values wines at Bottle King, the Flaco Tempranillo hails from vineyards just outside the capital of Spain. Most Spaniards don't even know that Madrid makes incredible wines, but their vineyards contain a top... Read More

La Rioja Alta's Viña Ardanza has been our most popular Rioja for several years. It is no wonder, as this is the gold standard for traditional bodegas: a winery that ages their wines the old fashioned way, meaning three... Read More

Rioja is the crown jewel of Spanish reds, and one of the most popular labels in the entire world is Marques de Caceres. Instantly recognizable, their Excellens Special Cuvee is produced only in the vintages which Marques de Caceres... Read More

This Gran Reserva Prado Enea displays an attractive, deep, dense cherry-red color. A stylish nose of black fruits mingling with spices, gingerbread and licorice. The soft, supple entry on the palate leads to a sensation of gentle... Read More

Ramon Cardova is a luxurious example of Spain's famous Rioja wines. Produced from 100% Tempranillo grapes, which are carefully selected from old vines surrounding the town of Haro, La Rioja. With its bright ruby red color,... Read More

Rioja is the crown jewel of Spanish reds, and a brand new label from winemaker Alberto Orte has just arrived at The Wine Buyer. We've featured a few Alberto Orte wines in the past from La Antigua and Compania de Vinos del... Read More

In 1957, a major corporate initiative was launched by 57 viticulturists, who founded Torremoron. At the time they were simply cultivating their small vineyards, which incidentally still exist as silent testimony to evolving time.... Read More

Located in the heart of Rioja Alavesa, Casa Primicia's Vina Diezmo aims to produce wines that express the character of Tempranillo.Their Reserva comes from a historic vineyard in the foothills of the Cantabria Mountains, a... Read More

The Izadi Rioja Reserva is one of Robert Parker's favorite wines. Modern in style, it's a ripe and flashy Spanish red, dark and opulent, an amazing find from Eric Solomon. Crafted by the Anton family, owners of another... Read More

"Silky and concentrated with a roundness to the excellent structure. Crisp, tangy cherry is ripe and infused with spice on the long finish. Classic and tasty!" The Wine Buyer, 91 Points