Tao Platon is a man on a mission to save many of Rioja Alavesa’s unique vineyards from being sold off, and he’s doing it by championing the authentic, high quality wines the region is famous for. The cooler climes, older vines and limestone soils in this most northerly part of Rioja produce fresh, gastronomic, age-worthy reds of fine wine quality like this Tempranillo. 

The nose is so fine, showing fresh and complex berry aromas, herbal notes, hints of cedar and vanilla. A beautiful oakiness has integrated with the fruit to become its own thing. The palate is fresh, pure and satisfyingly dry, with great fruit intensity, a supple mouthfeel, chalky tannins and an elegant mineral finish. This isn’t your everyday Rioja, this is a fine wine.

Let the ratings speak for themselves. The Hacienda range is easily the most popular Rioja we stock!

Rodolfo is dripping in medals and awards for his wine skills and he makes sure to save all of his best stuff for Angels. 

His Winemaker's Choice Rioja is bursting with bright strawberry flavours with a slightly spicy finish - a classic Rioja. Soft, smooth and mellow, and unbeatable value for money.  

We’d be willing to bet 99.99% of Angels have never tasted a Ribera del Jucar before. It’s pretty much the definition of a hidden gem. It’s a mountainous, high-altitude region in the middle of the Spanish countryside with some first-class old vines. And we reckon when you wrap your lips around this juicy Tempranillo for the first time, you’ll thank your lucky stars for David & Jonas Tofterup. Because they’ve unearthed something quite special for you.

The Tofterups are specialists in going off-the-beaten-track and coming back with sensational new wines like this delicious new style of Tempranillo that exists somewhere in between a Rioja and a Ribera del Duero. As Jonas explains… “you get black fruit characters, but much juicier and softer tannins than what you have in Ribera del Duero.” Think flavours of black cherries, plums, and ripe strawberries, with complex notes of vanilla and chocolate, and a long lingering finish.

This is also the first wine that David and Jonas have made together for Angels. The two brothers had always dreamed of making wine together but until now Jonas hadn’t been able to quit his old job and commit full-time. Thankfully, due to the overwhelming support from Angels like you, the Tofterups have the financial stability for Jonas to join David full-time. So this is just the first of many special Tofterup brother wines to look forward to.

Not just your common-or-garden Reserva, this is a Gran Reserva - and in Spain that actually means something. Only top quality grapes are used - the best fruit, with the best structure and intensity.

Not to mention this is a bottle that’s really had some heads turning, with a glimmering trophy cabinet to prove it. It's recently picked up not one, but two super big league awards - a Gold Berlin Wine trophy, and another Gold from the Challenge International du Vin

Jorge leaves his Gran Selección to mature slowly, in toasty oak barrels, giving it that mellow, smooth, caramel and vanilla flavour. Yum! One of our biggest ever sellers and we can absolutely see why. Pour yourself a glass of this belly warmer with a big ol’ bowl of steamy stew. Perfection.