Tempranillo
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Pairs beautifully with traditional Spanish tapas such as jamón serrano and manchego cheese, grilled lamb chops seasoned with rosemary, or hearty pasta dishes with rich tomato-based sauces.
✨ Technical Specifications
Campo Viejo, established in 1959 by winemaker José Ortigüela, has become synonymous with the vibrant spirit of Rioja. The winery's modern, subterranean facility in Logroño is designed to harmonize with the rolling hills of the landscape, keeping the wines naturally cool. This classic Tempranillo is crafted to showcase the pure, expressive character of Spain's noble grape. Sourced from vineyards across the three sub-regions of Rioja—Alta, Alavesa, and Oriental—the grapes benefit from a mix of clay, limestone, and alluvial soils. To preserve its lively red fruit profile, the wine undergoes fermentation in stainless steel before a brief aging period of approximately four months in American oak barrels. This gentle touch of wood imparts delicate notes of vanilla and sweet spice without overpowering the bright cherry and plum flavors that define this accessible, classic Rioja style.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1959 by winemakers José Ortigüela and Bernardo Beristain, Campo Viejo has grown to become one of the most iconic and influential ambassadors of Spain's prestigious Rioja region. Operating from an innovative, environmentally sustainable subterranean winery built into the rolling landscape of Logroño, the bodega seamlessly combines traditional Rioja winemaking heritage with contemporary vinification techniques. The estate focuses on cultivating classic indigenous varieties, notably Tempranillo, alongside Garnacha, Graciano, and Mazuelo sourced across Rioja's diverse sub-regions. Campo Viejo is internationally celebrated for producing vibrant, expressive red wines that span from fruit-forward everyday releases to elegantly oak-aged Reserva and Gran Reserva expressions.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano, Mazuelo