Gonzalo Grijalba, Gran Cerdo Tempranillo
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Description
Gonzalo Grijalba, Gran Cerdo Tempranillo
A rebellious yet utterly delicious unclassified Rioja red wine.
Gran Cerdo Tempranillo is a medium bodied red that bursts with bright cherry fruit and juicy red berry charm. Made by maverick winemaker Gonzalo Grijalba, this natural Tempranillo is all about purity, freshness, and a true respect for the land. On the palate, this Tempranillo is brilliantly juicy and vibrant, with layers of red berry fruit, a touch of spice, and a clean, slightly earthy edge. The finish is fresh, lively, and wonderfully moreish – no oak required.
Top food pairings:
- Mushroom and lentil shepherd’s pie
- Manchego cheese (a perfect Spanish pairing)
- Grilled chorizo or paprika roast chicken
The freshness and gentle grip of tannins also make it a fantastic partner for rustic pasta dishes and tomato-based meals.
Gonzalo Grijalba is one of Rioja’s most outspoken and exciting winemakers. Born into a family of growers in Fuenmayor, Rioja Alta, he saw first-hand the toll industrial farming took on both land and people. Armed with degrees in biology and oenology, Gonzalo returned to craft wines that respected nature above all else. His Gran Cerdo Tempranillo is a natural red wine that’s organic, vegan, and proudly minimal intervention – a cheeky nod to the “big pigs” (bankers) who told him winemaking wasn’t a ‘real asset.’
How it’s made:
- Varieties: 100% Tempranillo from 35-year-old vines
- Farmed organically with lunar calendar practices, no pesticides or herbicides
- Whole bunch fermented with natural yeasts
- Unfiltered, unstabilised, and bottled with very low sulphur
- No oak ageing – pure fruit and terroir expression
Good to know:
- Region: Rioja Alta, Spain
- Style: Red, still, light-to-medium bodied
- Closure: Natural cork
- Vegan: Yes
- ABV: 13.5%
- Vintage: 2023
Why we love it:
This Rioja Tempranillo is pure, juicy, and full of character – a natural red wine that celebrates fruit, freshness, and freedom from oak. It’s fantastic with food, easy to enjoy, and tells a story of passion and defiance in every glass.
Dietary Preferences
This product is suitable for the following dietary preferences:
Products created to meet specific dietary requirements are made with the relevant ingredients. Whilst every care is taken to minimise cross-contamination we cannot rule this out as our kitchen handles all of the 14 main allergens
Storage Information
We advise all boxes and platters to be stored in a cool place - your allergy label state if we advise keeping your item in the fridge. Food which has been displayed for less than two hours can be put back in the fridge and kept at 8°C or below and used within 24 hours. If it has been out for more than two hours it must be thrown away.
All our boxes are freshly made to order prior to your delivery.
All our images are for illustrative purposes only. Style & design may vary with seasonal and supplier availability. As all of our produce is sourced daily and subject to seasonal changes and availability then substitutions may be made.
If catering for a certain dietary requirement we recommend purchasing from our dietary menu as any changes will be kept in line with the product ordered. Ie. Vegetarian will always be vegetarian - any mixed boxes we cannot guarantee they will always contain items will be suitable for vegetarians.
