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.

  • Côtes du Rhône Blanc 2025 Domaine de la Janasse  - 3502.jpg
    Expressive bouquets of white peach, fresh apricot, and delicate floral notes with hints of citrus and subtle minerality. Medium-bodied and rich yet light-footed, showing great concentration with a... Read more

    2025 13.5% ABV 75cl

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  • Langhe Nebbiolo 2024 Fontanafredda  - G838.jpg
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    Nebbiolo, Piedmont's royal grape, from the Langhe, dizzyingly fragrant with dried roses and dried geraniums, followed by a soft, full-bodied mouthful of red fruit. Read more

    2024 13% ABV 75cl

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  • Blauer Spätburgunder Pinot Noir 2022 Knipser - J408.jpg
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    Both immediately appealing and extraordinarily complex, this offers up generous cherry, cranberry and walnut notes, evolving into suggestions of dried rose petals, aniseed, brown cardamom and leather... Read more

    2022 13% ABV 75cl

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  • Blauer Spätburgunder Pinot Noir 2020 Knipser - J408.jpg
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     Both immediately appealing and extraordinarily complex, this offers up generous cherry, cranberry and walnut notes, evolving into suggestions of dried rose petals, aniseed, brown cardamom and... Read more

    2020 13.5% ABV 75cl

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  • Appellation Vista Flores Malbec 2024 Catena - M552.jpg
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    Deep violet hue with captivating purple highlights. The nose reveals an inviting bouquet of ripe, concentrated dark and red fruits, intertwined with delicate floral aromas of violets and roses,... Read more

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  • Châteauneuf-du-Pape XXL 2019 Domaine de la Janasse  - 6687.jpg
    Made in miniscule quantities and exclusively in the very best vintages (2019 is only the third year produced, after 2007 and 2016), the prodigious Janasse XXL Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a totally... Read more

    2019 15.5% ABV 75cl

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  • Rioja Reserva 2018 Sierra Cantabria - C910.jpg
    This is an utterly awesome Reserva Rioja. There is fabulous purity and intensity to the ripe cherry fruit, which mingles seamlessly with the fine oak. A wine of marvellous hamony, polished texture... Read more

    2018 14% ABV 75cl

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  • Fontanafredda  Asti DOCG NV - 1022.jpg
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    An aromatic medium sweet sparkling wine with notes of musk, sage and honey on the nose and a taste of just picked grapes. Read more

    NV 7% ABV 75cl

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  • Appellation Paraje Altamira Malbec 2023 Catena - M548.jpg
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    Catena Appellation Paraje Altamira Malbec is an elegant, mineral, slightly spicy Malbec with a deep texture and flavours born of the combination of intense sunlight and cool nights. The nose is very... Read more

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  • Barbera d'Alba DOC Raimonda 2023 Fontanafredda  - 3381.jpg
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    Deep garnet in colour with a subtle nose of red berry fruit. Soft and elegant on the palate with fine ripe tannin and a complex finish. Read more

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  • Gavi di Gavi 2025 Fontanafredda  - 2408.jpg
    A crisp, elegant Italian white wine made from 100% Cortese grapes. It delivers a delicate bouquet of white flowers (lily of the valley), fresh green apple and bright citrus. On the palate, it is dry,... Read more

    2025 12% ABV 75cl

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