Telmo Rodriguez - Wines of Spain
Telmo Rodriguez is one of Spain's most celebrated winemakers. From its
beginning in 1994, the aim of the company has been to use native Spanish
varieties. This philosophy originally differed from the ongoing interest in
planting of foreign varieties, pretty much in every Spanish region. Another
initiative, is the recovery of abandoned or forgotten vineyards. This is how
the projects in Malaga, with Molino Real, and in Cebreros , with Pegaso,
emerged.
As well as looking after the wines at family property 'Remelluri' (in Rioja), Rodriguez is making a wide range of wines from all over Spain under his own name. Spain offers a wealth of climates and soils and can offer many styles to a winemaker with dedication and imagination.
Wines produced in Navarra, Rueda, Alicante, Toro, Ribera del Duero, Rioja, Valdeorras and Cigales allowed the partners to study the Tempranillo, Tinto fino, Tinta de toro, Garnacha, Monastrell, Mencia, Verdejo, Viura and Godello grape varieties in depth.
These regions make tremendously appealing wines: they are modern, but still show regional typicity, they are beautifully packaged. The aim was to reflect a sense of place based most of all on good viticulture and outstanding growers.
Compañia de Vinos de Telmo Rodriguez Basa - Rueda Blanco
This deliciously fresh white of Verdejo, Sauvignon Blanc and Viura shows a lime, apricot and ginger nose which leads to an expressive, modern fruit palate with nice green apple acidity and ripe peach flavours - Great all rounder for summer drinking.
Telmo Rodriguez Almuvedre - Alicante
Bright, juicy modern Monastrell of a wine with dark cherry and herb fruit. Some earthy notes sing through. 100% open concrete fermenteters, that exudes fresh fruit flavour. Drink now.
Telmo Rodriguez Viña 105 2002 - Cigales
Forward modern fruit with a spicy twist. Juicy raspberry and blackberry fruit, a sprinkle of liquorice root and earth.
Drinking now in the next 3 years.
Telmo Rodriguez LZ - Rioja beautiful palate, straight Tempranillo, unwooded, elegant with great fruit quality and a hint of dried herbs and underlying spiciness.
Drinking in the next 5 years.
Telmo Rodriguez Dehesa Gago - Toro
From Toro west of the Ribera. Its deep coloured. Thick and rustic, with tarry spiced nose, dominated by forward black fruits and vanilla cola. The palate is filled with mild acids and subtle tannins and a slight minerally character
Drinking in the next 5 - 7 years.
Telmo Rodriguez MR Moscatel - Malaga
This sweet white is very aromatic with a fresh grapey nose. The palate is soft, concentrated and rich-textured. Smooth, sweet and perhaps just a little cloying.
Telmo has a family history in making great Spanish wine with the famed Remelluri estate in La Rioja. Nevertheless, Telmo is by no means a traditionalist. While some winemakers fly around the world making their names, Telmo contents himself to driving around his country. His wine speak for themselves. Armadale cellars is a proud stockist of Telmo Rodriguez wines. Try some today.
As well as looking after the wines at family property 'Remelluri' (in Rioja), Rodriguez is making a wide range of wines from all over Spain under his own name. Spain offers a wealth of climates and soils and can offer many styles to a winemaker with dedication and imagination.
Wines produced in Navarra, Rueda, Alicante, Toro, Ribera del Duero, Rioja, Valdeorras and Cigales allowed the partners to study the Tempranillo, Tinto fino, Tinta de toro, Garnacha, Monastrell, Mencia, Verdejo, Viura and Godello grape varieties in depth.
These regions make tremendously appealing wines: they are modern, but still show regional typicity, they are beautifully packaged. The aim was to reflect a sense of place based most of all on good viticulture and outstanding growers.
Compañia de Vinos de Telmo Rodriguez Basa - Rueda Blanco
This deliciously fresh white of Verdejo, Sauvignon Blanc and Viura shows a lime, apricot and ginger nose which leads to an expressive, modern fruit palate with nice green apple acidity and ripe peach flavours - Great all rounder for summer drinking.
Telmo Rodriguez Almuvedre - Alicante
Bright, juicy modern Monastrell of a wine with dark cherry and herb fruit. Some earthy notes sing through. 100% open concrete fermenteters, that exudes fresh fruit flavour. Drink now.
Telmo Rodriguez Viña 105 2002 - Cigales
Forward modern fruit with a spicy twist. Juicy raspberry and blackberry fruit, a sprinkle of liquorice root and earth.
Drinking now in the next 3 years.
Telmo Rodriguez LZ - Rioja beautiful palate, straight Tempranillo, unwooded, elegant with great fruit quality and a hint of dried herbs and underlying spiciness.
Drinking in the next 5 years.
Telmo Rodriguez Dehesa Gago - Toro
From Toro west of the Ribera. Its deep coloured. Thick and rustic, with tarry spiced nose, dominated by forward black fruits and vanilla cola. The palate is filled with mild acids and subtle tannins and a slight minerally character
Drinking in the next 5 - 7 years.
Telmo Rodriguez MR Moscatel - Malaga
This sweet white is very aromatic with a fresh grapey nose. The palate is soft, concentrated and rich-textured. Smooth, sweet and perhaps just a little cloying.
Telmo has a family history in making great Spanish wine with the famed Remelluri estate in La Rioja. Nevertheless, Telmo is by no means a traditionalist. While some winemakers fly around the world making their names, Telmo contents himself to driving around his country. His wine speak for themselves. Armadale cellars is a proud stockist of Telmo Rodriguez wines. Try some today.