A rebellious yet utterly delicious Rioja red wine, Gran Cerdo Tempranillo 2023 is a light-to-medium bodied style that bursts with bright cherry fruit and juicy red berry charm. Made by maverick winemaker Gonzalo Grijalba, this natural Tempranillo is all about purity, freshness, and a true respect for the land.
Vivid ruby in colour with aromas of wild strawberries, cassis, fresh cherries, and a subtle herbal lift. On the palate, this Tempranillo is brilliantly juicy and vibrant, with layers of red berry fruit, a touch of spice, and a clean, slightly earthy edge. The finish is fresh, lively, and wonderfully moreish – no oak required.
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The freshness and gentle grip of tannins also make it a fantastic partner for rustic pasta dishes and tomato-based meals.
"A wine for the rebels! Brilliant value natural wine – not too funky, just loads of great fruit. It’s all about purity, freshness, and bringing old vineyards back to life."
Gonzalo Grijalba is one of Rioja’s most outspoken and exciting winemakers. Born into a family of growers in Fuenmayor, Rioja Alta, he saw first-hand the toll industrial farming took on both land and people. Armed with degrees in biology and oenology, Gonzalo returned to craft wines that respected nature above all else. His Gran Cerdo Tempranillo is a natural Rioja red wine that’s organic, vegan, and proudly minimal intervention – a cheeky nod to the “big pigs” (bankers) who told him winemaking wasn’t a ‘real asset.’
This Rioja Tempranillo is pure, juicy, and full of character – a natural red wine that celebrates fruit, freshness, and freedom from oak. It’s fantastic with food, easy to enjoy, and tells a story of passion and defiance in every glass.
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