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Rioja & Navarra

I travelled with head of buying Pierre Mansour out to Rioja to visit some of our existing producers and find out about some exciting new projects

Pierre's mission was primarily to blend the next vintage of our ever-popular Society's Rioja Crianza but we also took the time to visit some of the region's most celebrated producers. Nothing stands still in even the most traditional of regions.

Matthew Horsley

Matthew Horsley
Buying Department Trainee

  • date 2018
  • location Rioja & Navarra
  • people Matthew Horsley & Pierre Mansour
Rioja old & new

Rioja – This is the Modern Way

Matthew Horsley, a trainee in Buying, joins Pierre Mansour on a trip to Rioja. First stop, a shiny new bodega in an ancient vineyard with a familiar face behind the wines.

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Finding Clarity – Contino & Viña Zorzal

Finding Clarity – Contino & Viña Zorzal

A fresh new approach at Contino and reflections on the differences between Rioja & neighbouring Navarra, plus a plug for graciano!

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The 2017 Vintage in Rioja & Tasting at Muga

The 2017 Vintage in Rioja & Tasting at Muga

Pierre Mansour and Matthew Horsley find out more about the 2017 vintage and oceanic influences in Rioja

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Back to the old & the new – López de Heredia & Vintae

Back to the Old and in with the new – López de Heredia & Vintae

Once again it is the contrast of two excellent but completely different Riojan bodegas that make an impression on Pierre and Matthew

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Photo Gallery

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Buyer Pierre Mansour and Jesus Madrazo looking out over the vineyards towards Laguardia Tasting at Muga Wine Label at Vintae Prado Enea Flight at Muga Tasting at Vina Zorzal Lopez de Heredia in the railway quarter of Haro: a must-see bodega Tasting at Lopez de Heredia Tasting at Contino Quirky Wine label at Vintae

Featured Wines

El Sacramento

Contino

Viña Zorzal

Muga

López de Heredia

Salvaje del Moncayo Garnacha 2015 (Vintae)


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