We search each region to find exceptional small-batch wines from independent producers, including some of the best organic, biodynamic and vegan wines around. As selected by sommeliers at Michelin-starred restaurants, and now available for you to enjoy at home too.
Rioja Confessionario
Regular price £16.38
Unit price per
Elegant. Smooth. Classic. This Rioja is a real treat!
Tasting notes
Spicy black fruits, supple vanilla and juicy raspberry.
Grapes for this classic Rioja are sourced from the Gonzalo's La Vallonda vineyard area. Part whole-bunch vinifed, 2 months barrel ageing in old wood, 3 months in bottle means there's a just touch of old oak, without it being too pronounced.
Food pairings
Incredible on its own, or as you'd expect it pairs particularly well with Spanish food especially lamb and pork and recipes that contain red peppers, pimenton, garlic and saffron.
About the winemaker
Gonzalo Rodriguez tends his 9 hectares of vines in Abalos, Rioja Alavesa, with real love and energy. He founded his own bodegas after tiring of the larger ‘factories’ he was working for. His vines are some of the oldest and highest in Rioja, and the quality and taste shines through. He constantly experiments and he takes the best experiments to evolve his vintages and styles.
Sustainability credentials: Good (2*)
Organic over all 9 hectares but uncertified. Great use of ground cover and minimal tillage, teaming with biodiversity.
Other info: Red. 14%Vol. Tempranillo, Mazuelo, Viura. 2016 Vintage.
Why Choose Collectivino?
TOP QUALITY ORGANIC WINES.
NO HANGOVER FOR PLANET EARTH.
QUALITY, CURATED
ETHICALLY PRODUCED
We seek out winemakers who are as passionate about the environment as they are about wine quality. They go further to not only minimise impact but improve local biodiversity, and we pay them fairly for their work. These delicious wines won't leave a hangover for the planet.
AFFORDABLE LUXURY
Paying a small premium unlocks exceptional quality as more of the money goes into the wine vs. the taxes. We aim to bring you oustanding wines for the price you pay, for every ocassion. We don't think you'll be able to find many wines this good at a better price elsewhere.
Quality Guarantee
All our wines come with our Founders' Promise: every bottle in every case is quality assured, sustainably produced, and a wine that we're proud of and enjoy drinking ourselves. If you're not happy, let us know and we'll aim to put things right. Santé! Martin & Toby x
RATED "EXCELLENT"
“I was amazed when the wine arrived so quickly. It was beautifully packed in sustainable packaging and tasted wonderful. I will definitely be ordering again!”
Lucy J
FREE DELIVERY
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CLIMATE POSITIVE
From Grape to Glass, guaranteed.
HERE TO HELP
Email hello@collectivino.com