Wines for autumn

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Enjoying a glass of good wine with dinner is one of life’s pleasures for many of us. We are now being urged to cut down and have a couple of days a week totally free of alcohol. A great way of drinking less is to drink better quality and really savour every mouthful. 

So why not treat yourself to something special this weekend? 

Here are a couple of delightful numbers from lesser known regions in Spain as well as a great rioja, all perfect for the chillier nights of autumn.

Louro do Bolo, Bodegas Rafael Palacios, 2017 Valdeorras, ABV 14%, £19.95, Berry Bros. & Rudd (bbr.com)

A textured crisp, vibrant white that is bursting with fruity flavours. Made from godello, a grape grown in Northern Spain, which produces textural rich styles of wine, this is complex and delicious. There is a touch of saltiness which seems to intensify the aromas. From your first sip you can understand why Rafa is considered to be one of Spain’s best makers of white wines.

Cune Reserva 2014, ABV 13.5%, £13.99, Majestic Wine
From Compañía Vinicola del Norte de España, a highly-regarded bodega, run by the fifth generation of the founders, comes this mouth-watering rioja. A plummy, spicy wine that has a superb velvety texture with a slight, crunchy freshness. It has a sumptuous finish that lingers long on the palette. A charming beauty with plenty of personality.

El Terroir, Domaines Lupier, 2013, San Martín de Unx, Navarra, ABV 14.5%, £22.95, Berry Bros. & Rudd (bbr.com)

This gorgeous ruby-coloured wine, a pure garnacha, is just the thing for a chilly autumn night. Full of mesmerising aromas of cherries and plums laced with a hint of spice, this is a classy, elegant red that is silky smooth in the mouth. This well-balanced gem is absolutely delicious.

By Daralyn Danns