Wines
Christian's reds
Body, firm tannin and fresh acidity: Rioja Alavesa, Ribera del Duero, Priorat, Bierzo and the southern Rhône.
Please drink responsibly. The sale of alcohol to under-18s is prohibited.
Prices are approximate ranges checked at Spanish shops and vary by vintage and shop.
My favourites
Artadi, Alión and Aalto
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Along the same lines
From Christian's cellar
More reds, with my own photos
From the poll among friends
The reds most voted by the Amigos del buen vino friends
Pairing
Reds and cheese
Every red card lists one or two cheeses that suit it. My favourite: a Ribera such as Arzuaga with extra-aged Manchego and Gamonéu. Simple rule: the more structure and oak the wine has, the more aged the cheese; go carefully with very strong blues.
Some cheeses sold by Ametller Origen: Aged Manchego (Dehesa de los Llanos, approx. €9.02 for ~238 g), aged Idiazábal (200 g wedge, €6.99), Garrotxa (Bauma, approx. €8.44 for ~292 g) and aged Zamorano (Pago Los Vivales reserva, approx. €8.85 for ~300 g). Prices seen on 26/10/2026; affiliate links.
Every bottle, with its own song: blues, jazz, classical and opera to go with each wine.
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