Handford Wines

Established in 2001 this is an exciting new winery in the Rioja Baja an area traditionally with the warmest climate in the south east of the Rioja region. Their vineyards extend across the highest areas of the region at some 600 metres above sea level which gives cool nights and warm days. Soils are poor and rainfall low. With some 220 hectares of vineyards and state of the art modern facilities and equipment this is a bodega to watch.

The Wine

Established in 2001, Bodegas del Medievo is one of the newest bodegas in La Rioja Baja. An excellent Rioja Semi-Crianza made from carefully selected Tempranillo. Aged 6 months in American and French oak barrels and further in bottle before its release. Dark black cherry colour. Pungent, berry nose with hints of spices and oak. On the palate, the wine is full flavoured but elegant with dominant fruits of wild red, black and blue berries combined with balsamic, cedar wood and well polished soft tannins. Just the right balance of acidity and tannin on the finish to complement the fruit and give the wine ageing potential. Gorgeous lengthy finish with balsamic mineral finish. Drink now to 2010+

Single Bottle: £8.99

In a case of 12: £8.54