Carlos Sanchez Los Radales del Buradon Rioja 2023

About the Winery: Carlos Sanchez works in Rioja with a small-production, grower-focused approach. The wines lean into site, freshness, and vineyard expression rather than the heavier, oak-first style many people associate with classic Rioja.

About the Wine: Los Radales del Buradon is a Rioja red built around Tempranillo from the Buradón area. It is a more detailed, terroir-minded take on Rioja: red-fruited, savory, structured, and lifted, with the grape's natural elegance kept intact.

Tasting Notes: Red cherry, black raspberry, dried herbs, tobacco leaf, spice, and subtle earth. The palate is polished and medium-bodied, with fine tannins, bright acidity, and a savory finish that keeps the wine food-friendly.

Serving Suggestion: Pair with lamb chops, grilled pork, roast chicken, mushrooms, chorizo, aged Manchego, and tomato-based stews. Decant for 20 to 30 minutes.

Varietal: Tempranillo.