Viña Alarde is an award-winning bodega, producing reliably delicious Rioja. This great-value Rioja is made in quite a fresh style – it’s lovely and fruity and rich, as well as spicy from its Rioja-standard ageing. The Bodega is owned by Marqués de la Concordia – one of a collection of premium wineries. And they bring all their expertise to this classic Reserva. It’s aged in oak barrels, giving it a touch of vanillay spice which adds warmth to the velvety tannins. Sweetly red-fruity. Brambly. Rich. It’s delicious with roast lamb.