Rioja's flagship grape variety is undoubtedly Tempranillo. Although Rioja can, and often is, a blend including Graciano and Garnacha, such was the purity of the Tempranillo fruit available from this vintage that we just let the Queen of Rioja fly solo. We let it soften in oak barrels, plus much needed bottle time, to yield a finished wine with all the virtues a good Rioja needs; attractive deep ruby colour, intense aromas of wild berries, spice and cocoa, smooth tannins and long-lasting enjoyable taste.