Bodegas Baigorri, DOC Rioja Crianza

A deliciously full and satisfying crianza from one of the Rioja region's landmark wineries, a striking building on seven levels that looks out over the Baigorri vines.

Attractive and complex aromas of red and black fruits are given breadth by suggestions of tobacco and leather from the wines' fourteen months in French and American oak.

Although this is a full, powerful wine, there's a freshness and juiciness that balances the rich flavours and subtle depths and makes this a very impressive all-rounder: bright enough for lighter meals and snacks, but with plenty of oomph for steaks, stews and game too.