Gran Cerdo Organic Tempranillo Rioja 2022 (6 bottles)

Gran Cerdo - Declassified Rioja from a winemaker who dislikes playing by the rules. The lovely cherry colour in the glass carries through to the nose along with other red fruit and cassis. Surprisingly juicy and acidic for the grape, this has excellent acidity and a soft, fruity palate. Fresh on the finish, with a bit of length. A great anytime red.

Dedicating the Gran Cerdo label (which translates to Big Pig in Spanish) to the bank executives who wouldn't give him a loan to start his wine business, Gonzalo Grijalba has developed a bit of a cult following. He's hugely passionate about reclaiming the biodiversity of the earth he farms and has eschewed more commercial practices involving pesticides and herbicides for more biodynamic methods.

Origin: Rioja, Spain
Vintage: 2022
Grape variety: Tempranillo
Food pairing: Roasted white meat, lamb, charcuterie, salads
Bottle size: 750ml
ABV: 13.5%