Jimmy's Best of Rioja - Traditional Wines

Within Rioja there are some traditional bodegas (wineries) that have produced wine through the generations and typically craft their product in a more rustic and old-school expression. These estates emerged in the 19^th century to supply France which was in the full phylloxera pandemic and therefore had a dramatic reduction on wine production.

Many of these estates were established in the train station district of Haro allowing ease of export transportation on the newly-founded rail networks. Examples of these bodegas include CVNE, Lopez de Heredia (Viña Tondonia), Muga, Gómez Cruzado and La Rioja Alta. Often their pinnacle wines are Gran Reservas with extensive ageing in American and French oak.

Jimmy will show a host of superb wines spanning over twenty years of ageing including exceptional vintages such as 2001, 2005, 2007 and 2011 as well as a few younger expressions.

Prefer to attend this tasting online? This tasting will also be hosted in our online format with samples delivered straight to your door on Thursday 2nd March 2023.

Wines on Tasting (8):

• 2017 Rioja Blanco Gran Reserva Valserrano
• 2001 Urbina Reserva Especial
• 2005 Muga Prada Ena Gran Reserva
• 2007 La Rioja Alta 904 Gran Reserva
• 2011 Hermanos Pecina Senorio de P. Pecina, Gran Reserva
• 2014 López de Heredia, Viña Cubillo Crianza
• 2018 CVNE Imperial Reserva
• 2010 López de Heredia, Viña Tondonia Reserva

All of our wine tastings include a selection of meats and cheeses to enjoy with the wines on the evening.