Cheeful middleweight Rioja with authentic Tempranillo fruit; a great value example.

This winery has a 60 hectare estate in Rioja Alta, and has long-term contracts with local growers to source high quality grapes (predominantly Tempranillo, Garnacha, Mazuelo and Graciano) from approximately 400 hectares of prime vineyard around Haro and Briones. Here the climate has Atlantic influences - with long, cold winters and warm summers with cool evenings. This suits gentle ripening of the grapes in order to produce elegant wines. The result is a range of contemporary and vibrant Riojas from quality fruit and at sensible prices.