Families of Rioja: Reserva & Gran Reserva

There has never been a more exciting choice of fine wine from Rioja, where the legacy of the great family traditionalists continues to flourish. At West London Wine School we have selected a number of premium Reservas and Gran Reservas to celebrate the families of Rioja from Muga, CVNE, Contino, La Rioja Alta and Lopez de Heredia. They are making some of Rioja's most exciting, delicious and distinctive wines, and share a winemaking heritage that is unprecedented in Spain.

Wines on Tasting (8):

Vina Amezola Reserva Rioja, 2006 (£16)
La Rioja Alta, Vina Arana Reserva Rioja, 2004 (£17)
La Rioja Alta, Vina Ardanza Reserva Especial Rioja, 2004 (£19)
CVNE Imperial Reserva Rioja, 2005 (£20)
Contino Reserva Rioja, 2007 (£23)
Muga Prado Enea Gran Reserva Rioja, 2005 (£28)
Contino Graciano 2006 (£40)
Pagos de Vina Real 2002 (£50) – Trophy Decanter World Wine Awards 2009
These are some wonderful wines with bottle age to show the layers of complexity that top-end Riojas can gather as they mature.