Barón de Barbón Oak Aged Rioja 2021

Such a modest price for old-vine Tempranillo from the superior Alavesa region, you can understand the popularity of this delicious Rioja. It's a contemporary, fruit-driven red, and the talent behind it is the infectiously keen Javier Murúa. His father Julián owns Bodegas Muriel (a winery Julián's father established in 1926) in Rioja’s superior Alavesa. We’ve known the family well for years now, so much so that Javier calls us up after the vintage so we can get the top pick on their finest vats. With its easy going, ripe red berry flavours and fragrant vanilla character, this supple Rioja is great on its own or with grilled meats or tapas.