GRANDEZA GRAN TRADICIÓN 2017

What great value! Grandeza Gran Tradición is a smooth, rounded red wine from the sun-drenched vineyards of central Spain.

A relatively rare blend of blend of Tempranillo and Syrah. This wine is an enterprising blend of old vine vineyards made by famous family-owned producer Bodega Muriel, founded in 1926 by José Murúa Villaverde (yes, the famous Rioja producer).

Sourced from classic grape varieties selected from several regions in central Spain blended to create a smooth, rounded, complex, characterful, red that defies its price. The extreme continental climate of the central Spanish plains – hot dry summers and cold winters are key to developing flavour intensity and ripe, rounded tannins.

5 Stars & 93/100 Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, January 2024 (2017 Vintage)
"This is instantly appealing on the nose with dark berry, assorted nut, game and fragrant spice aromas. The palate delivers succulent fruit flavours with finely textured mouthfeel, beautifully framed by chalky tannins. A gorgeously versatile food wine. Aged 4 years. 85% Tempranillo & 15% Syrah. At its best: now to 2027."

91/100 & Top 10 Reds for April 2024, Bob Campbell MW, The Real Review, April 2024 (2017 Vintage)
"Fragrant red wine with considerable finesse and roasted chestnut, floral/violets characters. Fine-grained red with a gently drying and lengthy finish. Appealing wine with cellaring potential."

90/100, Cameron Douglas MS, April 2024 (2017 Vintage)
"There’s something familiar and comforting about a wine like this, aromas and flavours of ripe red berries and dried fruits, prune and vanilla, plum compote and leather, Winter and a wine to go with comfort food. Delicious on the palate with textures from tannins and easy acid line, baking spices and nut, plums and prunes, Winter cherry compote and cinnamon sticks. Balanced, well made and ready to drink from day of purchase through 2028."