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Marqués
de Cáceres
The Marqués de
Cáceres brand, which started in 1970, has become associated with
Riojas of excellence. The combination of the soil, the grape varieties,
the vinification process and the ageing in oak have contributed to a range
of distinctive wines, which have both personality and character. This
Bodega has also pioneered a selection of fine white wines which are characterised
by their full fruit and freshness.
| Marqués
de Cáceres |
£ |
| Rioja Crianza 2000 |
85%
Tempranillo, blended with Garnacha and Graciano for greater complexity.
Aged for 12-15 months in oak barrels and 12-18 months in the bottle.
A bright ruby red wine with a fresh fruity bouquet of soft red fruits
with a touch of vanilla and spice.
|
7.35 |
| Rioja Reserva 1995 |
85%
Tempranillo and 15% Garnacha and Graciano. Aged for 24-26 months
in quality French oak casks and a minimum of 3 years in the bottle.
Noted for its dark ruby colour, with an aroma of ripe plums and
raspberries combined with delicate notes of vanilla from the oak.
|
10.25 |
| Antea (White) 2001 |
A
careful selection of Viura and Malvasía grapes, which are
fermented on its lees in new French oak. A fresh bouquet of ripe
fruit and delicate notes of vanilla with a depth of wild flowers.
A wine with a complex taste and splendid finesse that is classed
amongst Spain’s finest white wines.
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6.20 |
| Rosado 2003 |
80%
Tempranillo and 20% Garnacha. A vibrant Rose wine with an intense
core of raspberries and strawberries offering delicious fruit flavours.
|
6.20 |
| Satinella – semi dulce 2002 |
A
refreshing aperitif and desert wine with a fresh bouquet of ripe
fruit (peaches, pears) with notes of wild flowers. |
5.75 |
  
Faustino Riojas
The Faustino winery, which
started in 1861, has acquired an international reputation for producing
classic Riojas from the Tempranillo grape grown in their managed vineyards.
The vines are grown in the perfect climate of the high wine region of
Rioja Alavesa thereby ensuring optimum quality throughout the very selective
Faustino range.
| Faustino |
£ |
| Faustino I Gran Reserva 1995 |
Aged
for at least 2 ½ years in cask and 4 years in bottle, it
is magnificent on the palate. Warm ruby tones reflect the wines’
mellowness.
|
12.10 |
| Faustino V Reserva 1999 |
Aged for 1 ½ years in cask and at least 2 years in bottle,
it is powerful, elegant and delicate. Ruby red with subtle glints,
it envelopes the palate with a mellow smoothness and tones of fresh
grape.
|
9.50 |
| Faustino de Crianza 1999 |
Aged for 12
months in new American Oak casks and 6 months in French oak casks.
A very deep and intense cherry coloured wine with an aroma of ripe
fruit, toasty and spicey oak, whilst being full with flavour. Complex
and concentrated with the superb roundness of Tempranillo.
|
8.10 |
 
Condesa de Leganza
The Condesa de Leganza
has a strong reputation for quality. Its modern winery operates a unique
fermentation process that benefits red wines. Excellent micrclimate
and mineral rich soils enable a variety of wines to be grown with consistent
quality. Its red wines are matured in American oak casks.
| Condesa
de Leganza |
£ |
| Crianza Tempranillo
1999 |
Deep
cherry red with a powerful and full bodied aroma. Rich in texture
with ripe tannins. Excellent with veal, roast meats, stews and
cheeses.
|
6.00 |
| Reserva 1995 |
Made
with 100% Tempranillo grapes. Aged 14 months in American oak barrels
and 2 years in the bottle. |
7.75 |
| Viura 2003 |
A bright yellow
straw colour with an intense and fruity aroma. It has hints of apple
and citrus that compliment seafood and light cheese dishes.
|
5.40 |
| Rosado – Tempranillo 2003 |
A pink Rose
with cherry and raspberry aromas. Nicely compliments pasta and
rice dishes.
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5.40 |
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