Medium bodied wine with raspberry fruits, cherries and chalky tannins on the finish.

Aspect: It has deep picota cherry red with an intense ruby rim. Nose: It is intense and elegant. It has floral notes and red fruit which blend with sweet spices Vanilla and roasted coffee. Mouthfeel: It has a long lingering finish with the balance of great Riojas. Pairing: This wine makes a perfect pairing with rice dishes, vegetables, venison and red meats. Consumption period: The wine is at its optimum consumption time but may develop favourably for another 6 more years, if kept in an proper conditions.

Iconic Tempranillo producers, Bodegas Roda, have excelled yet again here with the Roda I. Beginning quite linear on the palate, it opens up dramatically with some delicate spice and nuttyness. It will take time to flesh out completely but it will be worth the wait.

Marqués De Riscal Tempranillo displays dark cherry, with violet hues. Beautifully fresh nose of black forest fruit, liquorice and toasted nuances brought on by the oak casks. Good balance between fruit and ok on the palate, medium bodied with lovely soft tannins.