Sweetness: Dry

Grape: Tempranillo

Grape info: Spain’s most planted red variety, famous for its role in the blends of Rioja. Tempranillo produces markedly tannic wines with notes of leather, tobacco, spice and sometimes strawberries.

About: Harvested from a number of sites in La Rioja Alta and La Rioja Alavesa, the Rio del Rey is a modern style of Rioja, nevertheless taking its cues from the heritage of the region.

Tasting note: Light and fruity with forest fruit flavours on the nose. Soft and approachable on the palate with light tannins and a youthful fruitiness of blackcurrants, plums and cedar.

Character: Blackcurrant, plum, cedar