The Barreda family have been winemakers in Corral de Almaguer (110km south-east of Madrid) since the 18th Century
concentrated fruit character (Mencia with several other indigenous varieties) in combination with fine structure but a real freshness and elegance
rich and succulent and the Vacqueyras is no exception: structured and concentrated with plenty of smoky but ripe black fruits and notes of licorice and dried herbs
is due to be added to the three existing Muscadet villages awarded Cru status for the distinctive character and quality of their wines
are perhaps best known for their magnificent red wines but just under half the production every vintage is of their pink
Rioja Reserva, Torre de Ona 2012 Grape variety_Riesling The Barreda family have beenA very fine, mature Rioja Reserva from renowned La Rioja Alta's more recently acquired estate in Rioja Alavesa. This is predominantly hand harvested Tempranillo from four vineyards on clay limestone soils surrounding the winery, with just a touch of Mazuelo. Ageing is for 18 months (40% in new French oak), resulting in a sleek, concentrated wine with dark, supple fruit and notes of soft spice, licorice and pepper, and a touch of vanilla on the finish