1 / 7Campo Viejo Rioja Gran Reserva Tempranillo Red Wine, 75 cl
Campo Viejo Rioja Gran Reserva Tempranillo is a 75 cl Spanish red wine described as smooth, with dark fruit, gentle tannins and notes of tobacco, coffee and chocolate. The listing says it is aged for two years in oak and a further three years in bottle, and suggests serving it with game, lamb, roast dishes or chocolate pudding.
At a glance
- The listing describes a smooth, velvety texture with ripe dark-fruit aromas and balanced acidity.
- Tasting notes include blackberry, blueberry and plum, with toasted, smoky, spice and mineral nuances.
- The stated ageing is two years in oak casks followed by three years in bottle.
- Suggested pairings include game, lamb stew, nut roast, vegetable tagine, ratatouille, Sunday roast and chocolate pudding.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Offers a mature Rioja profile with listed oak and bottle ageing, plus fruit, spice and savoury tasting notes.
- Suggested pairings cover both meat dishes and vegetarian options, as well as chocolate pudding.
Cons
- Contains sulphites, which may not suit buyers avoiding them.
Technical specifications
10 specifications| Brand listed in product details | PEW8K |
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| Dimensions listed | 8.3 x 8.3 x 23 cm; 1.14 kg |
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| Wine style | Red Wine |
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| Region | Rioja |
| Grape variety | Tempranillo |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Ingredients | Spanish Red Wine, Spanish Grapes and SO2 Sulphites (E220) |
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| Allergen information | This item contains sulphites. |
| Energy per 100ml | 75 |
| Energy per serve | 93 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Rioja drinkers looking for a Tempranillo described with dark fruit, oak-derived smoky notes and a smooth, tannin-led finish.
- Buyers choosing a red wine to serve with game, lamb, roasts or dark chocolate pudding.
Less suited to
- Buyers who need a wine without sulphites.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
79% 79% - 4 stars
14% 14% - 3 stars
3% 3% - 2 stars
1% 1% - 1 star
3% 3%
Customer feedback is positive about the wine's dark-fruit and bitter-chocolate flavours, smooth texture, appearance and drinkability. For buyers considering it as a dinner wine, the reported flavour and smoothness align with the listing's fruit-led tasting notes and suggested pairings, although preferences for tannin and oak character remain personal. The overall rating distribution is mostly five- and four-star, with a smaller spread of lower ratings, so feedback is favourable but not unanimous.
Positive themes
- Customers praise the dark-fruit and bitter-chocolate flavours, smooth texture, appearance and drinkability.
- A customer notes that it pairs well with peppered steak.
Frequently asked questions
What does the listing say this wine tastes like?
It describes ripe dark fruit, smooth tannins and notes of tobacco, coffee, chocolate, spice and minerals, with a lingering finish.
How is the wine said to be aged?
The listing states two years in oak casks followed by a further three years in bottle.
What foods does the listing recommend serving with it?
Suggestions include game, lamb stew, nut roast, vegetable tagine, ratatouille, Sunday roast and chocolate pudding.
Does this wine contain sulphites?
Yes. The supplied ingredient information states that it contains sulphites.
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