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La Rioja Alta: benchmark classical Riojas especially top flight Gran Reservas 
Marqués de Murrieta: Rioja aristocracy built around Castillo Ygay 
CVNE: Combining volume and classical quality 
Contino: Château-style Rioja and Graciano pioneers 
c. £8-10; ??%
Lightly oaky aroma with lemony citrus hint to the passion fruit nose. Clean and smooth flavour. Went well with asparagus and Hollandaise sauce, as it had some acidity to cut through the butter in the sauce, but was also rich enough to match.
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