Spanish Tempranillo Showcase: Rioja & Ribera del Duero Mixed Case – 6 x 75cl

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Spanish Tempranillo Showcase: Rioja & Ribera del Duero Mixed Case – 6 x 75cl

Explore two of Spain’s premier red wine regions with our Rioja and Ribera del Duero Wine Sampler. While both regions are dominated by Spain’s flagship red grape, Tempranillo, the contrasting terroirs and winemaking philosophies produce strikingly distinct styles.

This handpicked 6-bottle Spanish red wine sampler features four contrasting styles of Rioja—ranging from traditional and elegant to modern, small-batch expressions—alongside two structured, high-altitude reds from Ribera del Duero.

Whether you are looking for versatile food-friendly red wines, planning a comparative wine tasting at home or searching for an impressive wine gift suitable for Spanish wine lovers, this 6-bottle collection captures the very best of northern Spanish red winemaking.

What’s Inside the Rioja & Ribera del Duero Case? (6 x 75cl)

Rioja Reds (4 Bottles)

• Urbina Crianza Rioja, Bodegas Urbina

  A classic, traditional Rioja crafted from 95% Tempranillo alongside Graciano and Mazuelo. Matured for 12 months in American oak, offering mellow ripe strawberry, vanilla and white pepper aromas leading into a complex palate of blackcurrant, incense spice and refreshing acidity.

• Valdelacierva Crianza “5 Renques” Rioja DOCa

  A modern 100% Tempranillo aged for 15 months in new French oak. Features vibrant aromas of wild red currant, raspberry, mineral notes and toasted French oak, leading to a powerful, velvety palate with silky tannins and a long finish.

• Valdelacierva Reserva Rioja DOCa

  Sourced from old vines averaging over 50 years old and aged for 24 months in oak. Displays inviting notes of spice, toffee, dark cherry and vanilla. Broad and velvety on the palate, offering rich black fruit intensity alongside refined structure.

• Valdelacierva Alfar Vendimia Seleccionada Rioja DOCa

  A highly sought-after, limited-production release produced only in exceptional vintages. Hand-selected grapes aged 10 months in new French oak deliver intense blackberry fruit, liquorice and creamy vanilla complexity backed by soft, polished tannins.

Ribera del Duero Reds (2 Bottles)

• 12 Linajes Crianza, DO Ribera del Duero

  100% hand-harvested Tempranillo aged 12 months in French and American oak. Dark ruby red with intense aromas of vanilla, ripe dark fruit and fine toasted oak. The palate is well-structured, complex and velvety with subtle tannins.

• 12 Linajes Reserva, DO Ribera del Duero

  Crafted from 80-year-old vines planted at high altitudes between 905 and 960 metres. Aged for 24 months in French oak, displaying a complex nose of confit berry fruit, dark cherry, gentle smoke and warming spice on a powerful, silky frame.

Why Choose the Rioja & Ribera del Duero Mixed Case?

• Comparative Tasting: Discover the contrast between traditional Rioja, modern Rioja and the spicier, drier profile of Ribera del Duero.
• Old-Vine Quality: Features high-altitude fruit and low-yielding old vines for outstanding depth and food-pairing versatility.
• Great for Gifting: An exceptional 6-bottle selection suitable for gifts, cellaring or hosting a guided tasting evening.
• Nationwide Delivery or Store Pickup: Order online via Fareham Wine Cellar for direct UK delivery or select Click & Collect from our physical shop on High Street, Fareham.