Viña Altogrado 2017

The region of Cariñena is “home to some of the best value reds of Spain, if not the world” (Decanter) and this gorgeously intense, ripe fruit red is from one of the most awarded cellars there. The winemaker never releases this wine – it’s reserved as the trump card to add a boost of bright, punchy fruit to other reds. However, our Buyer Beth wasn’t named ‘Buyer of the Year’ by Drinks Business for nothing and persuaded the winery to bottle it pure exclusively for us. In fact it’s so good that we’ve had to embargo sales here at staff HQ. Made from the grapes of old Garnacha vines, this red is seriously long and brightly fruity – the ideal partner for traditional Spanish lamb dishes, grilled meats or tapas. A great choice for a barbecue, too.