Five Icons

Catena pyramid winery in the vines Eguren family of Sierra Cantabria winery in Rioja Five icons of wine

During November we're looking a five wineries that rightly justify the term Icon. Sierra Cantabria is a standout producer in Rioja and the Eguren family are instrumental in modern Rioja production. Catena Zapata needs no introduction and are widely considered an iconic Argentinean producer. Fontanafredda from Barolo have history on their side, and they have helped establish the popularity of this great region. Domaine de la Janasse lead by example with Chateauneuf du Pape that has pushed the region to new heights. Knipser in the Pfalz are torchbearers for German Pinot Noir and for their region's ability to make outstanding and hugely varied wines.

  • Rioja Blanco 2025 Sierra Cantabria - C906.jpg
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    A fresh and expressive wine reflecting the identity of La Rioja's Sonsierra region. Crisp, silky and delicate with primary fresh citrus fruit, apricots and a hint of vanilla. Read more

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  • Rosé Rioja 2025 Sierra Cantabria - C908.jpg
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    Beautifully delicate pink in appearance, with raspberry and rose petal aromas, it has fabulous freshness and delicacy, yet personality by the barrelful. Superb juicy fruit character on the palate,... Read more

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  • Côtes du Rhône Rouge 2023 Domaine de la Janasse  - 3079.jpg
    Domaine de la Janasse is one of the finest estates in the southern Rhône valley, run by astonishingly talented brother and sister team, Isabelle and Christophe Sabon (recently joined by Juliette,... Read more

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  • Rioja Crianza 2022 Sierra Cantabria - C909.jpg
    This succulent, elegant Crianza Rioja is Sierra Cantabria's most widely-admired wine due to its exceptional value and juicy yet complex style. Ripe blackberry and cherry fruit, hints of spice, smoke... Read more

    2022 14.5% ABV 75cl

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  • Marne Brune Nebbiolo d'Alba DOC 2022 Fontanafredda  - 3073.jpg
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    This fine Nebbiolo presents the joys of aged Barolo at a fraction of the price. Characteristic of the variety, it has a matured brick-red colour, and a delicate spiciness, alongside appetising... Read more

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  • Barolo DOCG 2021 Fontanafredda  - 2409.jpg
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    Fontanafredda's Barolo is fabulously rich and velvety, with wonderful, frosted rosehip and autumnal character. Full-bodied and sumptuous with suave tannins and excellent balance, it opens up to show... Read more

    2021 14.5% ABV 75cl

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  • Alta Malbec 2022 Catena - M547.jpg
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    Deep violet colour. Elegant and complex nose, ripe red and black berry fruits aromas with notes of flowers as violet and lavender, leather and a touch of spices and vanilla. Mouthfeel full and rich,... Read more

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  • Briccotondo Barbera Piemonte DOC 2024 Fontanafredda  - 5113.jpg
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    Deep rustic red in colour with an aromatic, spicy nose of red fruits and damsons. Medium bodied and soft, with balancing structure to the blackberry and morello cherry flavours, finishing rounded... Read more

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  • Timorasso Derthona Colli Tortonesi 2023 Fontanafredda  - M396.jpg
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    Timorasso, a.k.a. 'White Barolo,' is surely Piemonte's most exciting rediscovery of recent years.  An heirloom variety, revived from near-extinction, it is prized for its richness of texture and... Read more

    2023 13.5% ABV 75cl

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  • Argentino Malbec Half-bottle 2022 Catena Zapata - M556.jpg
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    Intense violet colour with ruby ​​reflections. On the nose, elegant and perfumed aromas of violets, spices, fresh blackberries, blueberries and subtle notes of chili, chocolate, tobacco and white... Read more

    2022 14% ABV 37.5cl

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