A Rare Rioja Vertical: Exploring Remelluri Reserva Across Six Vintages

Vertical cases don’t come around often — and when they do, they’re usually snapped up quietly by collectors who know exactly what they’re looking at. This Remelluri Reserva Vertical (2006–2014) is one of those releases.

Six vintages. One iconic estate. One clear story of how great Rioja evolves over time.

Sourced directly from the Remelluri cellars, this vertical offers a rare opportunity to experience how terroir, climate and philosophy intersect across different growing seasons — all through the lens of one of Rioja’s most respected producers.

Remelluri is not a typical Rioja estate. Sitting high above Labastida in Rioja Alavesa, its vineyards surround a 14th-century monastery and are farmed organically, parcel by parcel, at altitude. The estate’s modern identity has been shaped by Telmo Rodríguez, one of Spain’s most influential winemakers and a long-standing advocate for vineyard expression over heavy-handed winemaking.

When Telmo returned to his family’s estate, the focus was clear:
estate fruit only, minimal intervention, and wines that speak clearly of place.

Remelluri Reserva is the purest expression of that philosophy.

Tasting a single great bottle tells you how good a wine can be.
Tasting a vertical tells you why it’s good.

This six-bottle case captures nearly a decade of Remelluri’s journey, showing how the same vineyards respond to different conditions — cooler years, warmer years, structured seasons and more lifted, elegant ones. It’s Rioja without makeup. Honest, detailed and quietly confident.

The Vintages Inside the Case

2006
Now beautifully mature, this vintage shows savoury depth and structure. Think dried cherry, tobacco leaf, cedar and earthy spice, with softened tannins and a long, composed finish.

2007
More fragrant and silky, with redcurrant, rose petal and gentle spice. Elegant and expressive, showing how finesse can shine even with age.

2008
A cooler-feeling year with bright acidity and mineral tension. Red plum, graphite and wild herb notes give this vintage real lift and precision.

2012
A shift into deeper, darker fruit. Black cherry, cocoa and warm spice, supported by finely sculpted tannins. Powerful but balanced.

2013
Fresh, refined and beautifully clear. Tea leaf, bright red fruit and a savoury edge define a vintage built on elegance rather than weight.

2014
Energetic and lifted, with vibrant berry fruit, herbal notes and impressive length. Still youthful, with plenty of life ahead.

Together, these wines don’t just show ageing — they show identity.

Vertical cases like this rarely leave the estate, and even more rarely arrive fully intact. Stocks are typically spread across private cellars, opened over time, or broken up at source.

This release offers:

Guaranteed provenance
Perfect storage history
A complete, curated set
A snapshot of Remelluri’s evolution under Telmo Rodríguez

For collectors, it’s the kind of case you simply can’t rebuild once it’s gone.

How to Enjoy It

This is a case made for slow exploration. Open bottles side by side. Compare older and younger vintages. Taste how structure softens, how aromatics evolve, how the same vineyard speaks differently year to year.

Pair the older wines with slow-cooked dishes, roast lamb or aged beef. The younger vintages shine with grilled meats, mushrooms, hard cheeses and simple, flavour-led cooking.

Or keep the case intact and let time do the rest.

This Remelluri Reserva Vertical (2006–2014) is more than a collection of bottles — it’s a lesson in Rioja, terroir and patience. It’s for people who enjoy understanding wine as much as drinking it.

A rare chance to explore one of Spain’s great estates in depth — and a standout addition to any serious cellar.