Bar Pepito

ALTA | VIURA, TEMPRANILLO BLANCO White fruit, green apples with floral hints and citrus notes

ALTA | VIURA, TEMPRANILLO BLANCO Poised and beautifully concentrated honeysuckle, stone fruit and gentle toasty oak. Complex, almost exotic yet easy to drink Tim Atkin MW 92/100 Luis Gutiérrez – The Wine Advocate 92/100

ALAVESA | TEMPRANILLO Vibrant, ripe red fruit with a smooth vanilla undertone. Classic traditional style James Suckling 91/100

ALAVESA | TEMPRANILLO Expressive red fruits from 630 metre vineyards with notes of blackberries, blackcurrants. Hint of smoke, elegant with polished tannins. Fermentation in French oak, aged in barrels and concrete tanks

Garnacha Blanca pressed and placed in amphora and on fine lees. The nose presents a strong floral intensity interspersed with notes of honey followed by a full palate, piercingly fresh yet a hint of sweetness (OV: 60 years)

ALTA | VIURA, TEMPRANILLO BLANCO Immerse yourself in pure indulgence savouring citrus fruits, ripe melon and a touch of tropical notes. The wine is rich and creamy but beautifully balanced by refreshing acidity and minerality typical from old vine Viura (OV: 50-80 years) Tim Atkin MW 96/100 - one of his ‘wines of the year’ Wine Advocate 95+

ALAVESA | TEMPRANILLO, FIELD BLEND Complex aromas which combine to give an intense, sophisticated wine. Ripe berry fruits, smoke, raisins and liquor. Full and rounded and satisfying on the long lasting finish (OV: 35+ years) 2019 Tim Atkin MW 92/100

ALTA | TEMPRANILLO, MAZUELO, GRACIANO Expressive red fruits from 630 metre vineyards with notes of blackberries, Medium intensity, plums and sweet spices. Elegant, sophisticated and concentrated, a wine to appreciate slowly (OV: 36 years) Tim Atkin MW 93/100

La Rioja handcrafted Camera goat cheese, cured for 45 days, fig and almond fruitcake 'pan de higo'

Creamy Frisona cow cheese from Cantabria, cured for 45 days, smoked chilli jam

Pasteurised Manchega sheep cheese from Castilla La Mancha, cured for 6 months with quince jelly

Blue cheese from cow and goat milk from León, cured for 2 months, with Pajero figs poached in PX

A selection of all four of the above artisan cheeses served with fig and almond slice, smoked chilli jam, quince jelly and PX poached Pajero figs

Serrano ham from Duroc pork, air cured for 22 months

The ultimate free-range Ibérico ham from the ancient oak pastures of Guijuelo, air cured for 36 months at over 1000 metres

Chorizo Ibérico, salchichón Ibérico, Lomo Duroc, cured beef cecina with truffle oil and mini fuet

Crispy potatoes with spicy tomato sauce and alioli. Vegetarian without alioli

Creamy croquetas made with Ibérico ham

Little green peppers, some hot, some not, with Maldon sea salt

Sautéed with new potatoes, rosemary, runner beans, green peppers and red onion

Our signature creamy black rice with cuttlefish, squid ink, alioli

Sautéed mixed mushrooms with judión beans, spring onions and sun blushed tomatoes

Slow-braised, pressed and pan-roasted with celeriac purée, pork crackling, truffle and Amontillado sherry jus

Canary Island mojo picón sauce, pickled radish, rocket salad

21 day dry-aged tender fillet from Galician Friesian cattle between 5 and 7 years old. The exceptional marbling provides huge depth of flavour

Cured lemon cream and strawberries poached in cava

Alta | Viura, Malvasía De Rioja. Crisp and honeyed with tangy fruit, persistent mouthfeel

Alta | Garnacha. Elegant and complex citrus aromas, with ripe peaches and quince. Tim Atkin MW 90/100

Alta | Viura. Tropical, vibrant, refreshing citrus notes

Oriental | Viura, Chardonnay. Fresh ripe apricots, rounded and long

Oriental | Tempranillo Blanco. Citrus aromas, mouth-watering orchard fruits. Highly recommended in Decanter

Alavesa | Viura, Malvasía De Rioja, Torrontés, Tempranillo Blanco, Garnacha Blanca. Luscious, vibrant, almost tropical palate with hints of fennel and lychees, complex and exciting. Tim Atkin MW classified Abel as a 1st growth producer

Alta | Viura, Tempranillo Blanco. Poised and beautifully concentrated honeysuckle, stone fruit and gentle toasty oak. Complex, almost exotic yet easy to drink. Tim Atkin MW 92/100 | Luis Gutierrez – The Wine Advocate 92/100

Alta | Viura. Tropical fruit, honeysuckle, apricots, ripe apple and almonds with a creamy finish following 4 months in French oak. All woman-run winery

Alavesa | Viura. Complex, elderflower and cream, with remarkable depth and vibrant energy. Drinks Business Rioja Masters – Gold

Alta | Viura, Garnacha Blanca. Intense and impressive from 80-year-old vines, preserved lemon and gently smoky notes. Creamy texture, complex and elegant. Tim Atkin MW 95/100

Alavesa | Garnacha Blanca. Racy with fantastic purity of fruit, refreshing quince and jasmine notes, subtle wood and a steely, mineral-edged core, sublime fresh finish. Tim Atkin MW 94/100

Alavesa | Viura. Super stylish and modern, cutting edge white. Single vineyard planted in 1978 at 600 metres altitude aged in for 12 months. Fresh and mineral, citrus and apples, integrated perfectly with new French oak. Tim Atkin MW 95/100

Alta | Viura. Exceptional vintage from one of Rioja's oldest cellars. Concentrated stone fruit, baked apple and almond character. Terrific depth and texture, very long finish. IWC - Gold Medal

Alta | Viura. Fabulous and opulent, smoky and nutty aromas. Mature, structured and creamy palate, full and fleshy with pear and dried apricots. Superb balance and texture, fine acidity and persistent finish. Very special. Decanter 97/100

Alavesa | Tempranillo, Garnacha. Pale, elegant and dry with delicate aromas of strawberries and cherries

Alta | Garnacha, Viura. Intense and complex on the nose – peach, strawberry and white blossom. Balanced palate and a long finish

Alavesa | Garnacha, Tempranillo, Viura, Sauvignon Blanc. Alluring fragrance of red berries and pomegranate, deep and persistent palate of raspberries, blackberries and watermelon. Decanter 94/100

Alta | Garnacha, Tempranillo. Wild wine – not for everyone but we love it! This is a textural and rich rosé like a baby Tondonia at a fraction of the price. Stunning orange/pink colour, oxidative notes, complex, fine and spicy with marmalade and red apple. A wonderful savoury quality on the long, elegant finish. Jamie Goode, The Sourcing Table 94/100

Oriental | Tempranillo. Soft and seductive – cherries, raspberries and plums with a touch of liquorice. Drinks Business Rioja Masters – Silver

Oriental | Graciano. A rare 100% Graciano. Distinctive fresh violet fruit of the variety, a lick of oak and great balance. Decanter 92/100 | Berliner Wein Trophy 2022 - Gold

Alavesa | Tempranillo, Graciano, Garnacha. Delicious, entry-level snapshot of Bodega Lanzaga; fermented in concrete, pure, juicy cherry and strawberry fruit and some savoury wild herb aromas. Jancis Robinson 17/20

Alavesa | Tempranillo. Expressive red fruits with notes of blackberries, blackcurrants. Hint of smoke, elegant with polished tannins. Fermentation in French oak and aged in barrels and concrete tanks

Alavesa | Tempranillo. Vibrant, ripe red fruit with a smooth vanilla undertone

Alavesa | Tempranillo, Graciano. Elegant and delicate flavours of chocolate, dark cherries and cocoa with some brighter, fresher red plum and strawberry notes

Alta | Tempranillo. Smooth and fruit forward, packed with blackberries and scented with cedar, leather and spice. Tim Atkin MW 92/100

Alta | Mazuelo. A truly unique wine – the only 100% Mazuelo Reserva in the land of Rioja. A flavour bomb of cherries and chocolate, incredibly purity and intensity

Alavesa | Tempranillo, Graciano, Mazuelo. Complex, polished and elegant, concentrated ripe black cherries, toast, liquorice and spice, precise and persistent. Expovina Wine Trophy – Gold | Guía Peñín 93/100

Alta | Tempranillo, Garnacha, Mazuelo, Graciano. Smoky aromas with vanilla and roast coffee nuances. Dark, plush, mellow and satisfying. Tim Atkin MW 93/100

Alavesa | Tempranillo, Graciano. Big, showy, modern style reserva with ripe red fruits interwoven with oak. Touches of spice, cherries and a hint of liquorice. Vibrant and rewarding. Decanter 92/100

Alavesa | Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano, Viura, Malvasia. Perfumed yet robust wine with plenty of precision. Cool tannins, toasty, nutty oak and generous black plum and dark cherry fruit. Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate 93+/100

Alta | Tempranillo, Mazuelo, Graciano. Elegance, sophistication and concentration. A wine to appreciate slowly. The 2015 vintage is hailed as one of his very best by the winemaker. Tim Atkin MW 93/100

Oriental | Tempranillo. Aromas of dark fruit, red cherry, spice, tobacco and mocha. Complex and structured with layers of black fruit, spice and toasty oak to give a long and elegant finish. 2011 was classified 'Excellent'

Alavesa | Tempranillo. Smoky, complex and dizzyingly perfumed with truffle, vanilla, toast and notes of balsamic, packed with red berries. Finesse and concentration. James Suckling 95/100

Alavesa | Tempranillo. Bold, with flavours of espresso, bitter chocolate and tar, with a deep core of plum dark berries supported by full tannins and balsamic acidity. Distinctive, polished, immensely satisfying. Wine Advocate 96/100

Alta | Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano. Complex intense aromas. Harmonious and silky, red berries with notes of cinnamon, coconut, vanilla and leather. Minimum 3 years in French and American oak. Delicate yet powerful, a legendary wine from a legendary bodega. Decanter 97/100 | Tim Atkin MW 99/100

Alta | Tempranillo. Vinified and matured entirely in concrete. Complex and finely structured – classic Valenciso! Dark bramble fruits aromas, complex palate of blackberries and plum, hints of black pepper, elegant and rounded with fine tannins. Long finish with balanced acidity. Tim Atkin MW 94/100

Oriental | Tempranillo, Garnacha. Pronounced aromas of ripe black fruit and blueberries, backed by spice, mocha, fig and balsamic notes. Generous palate with complex bramble and plum fruit characters, well-integrated oak and bright acidity. Structured yet elegant. Guía Peñín 92/100

Alta | Tempranillo. Powerful, sophisticated Rioja, with heady fumes of tobacco, blackcurrant, chocolate and cedar, followed by a mouthful of blackcurrant and plums and a savoury, lightly smoky finish. Tim Atkin MW 94/100

Alavesa | Tempranillo, Garnacha, Viura, Malvasia. Full bodied, fleshy and elegant with concentration of black fruit and subtle touches of creamy oak, hints of roasted coffee and minerals. Plenty of complexity and power. Tim Atkin MW 93/100

Alta | Tempranillo. The ultimate expression of old vine Tempranillo. Made from ancient, ungrafted vines from sandy soils by the River Ebro. Elegant and impressive, long finish. Tim Atkin MW 95/100

Oriental | Garnacha. Elegant lighter style almost like a Pinot Noir. Packed with layers of forest fruits, rounded and supremely sophisticated. Decanter 93/100

Alavesa | Tempranillo. Aromas of toasted wood and hints of laurel. Full bodied, amazingly smooth, red and dark berries seamlessly integrated with notes of chocolate and coffee. Supreme finesse, with a long and silky finish. Tim Atkin MW 98/100

Oriental | Moscatel. Aromas of pears, peaches, nectar and white flowers. The palate is ripe, supple and deliciously balanced. The perfect finish to your Rioja journey

ALTA | VIURA, TEMPRANILLO BLANCO White fruit, green apples with floral hints and citrus notes

ALTA | VIURA, TEMPRANILLO BLANCO Poised and beautifully concentrated honeysuckle, stone fruit and gentle toasty oak. Complex, almost exotic yet easy to drink Tim Atkin MW 92/100 Luis Gutiérrez – The Wine Advocate 92/100

ALAVESA | TEMPRANILLO Vibrant, ripe red fruit with a smooth vanilla undertone. Classic traditional style James Suckling 91/100

ALAVESA | TEMPRANILLO Expressive red fruits from 630 metre vineyards with notes of blackberries, blackcurrants. Hint of smoke, elegant with polished tannins. Fermentation in French oak, aged in barrels and concrete tanks

Garnacha Blanca pressed and placed in amphora and on fine lees. The nose presents a strong floral intensity interspersed with notes of honey followed by a full palate, piercingly fresh yet a hint of sweetness (OV: 60 years)

ALTA | VIURA, TEMPRANILLO BLANCO Immerse yourself in pure indulgence savouring citrus fruits, ripe melon and a touch of tropical notes. The wine is rich and creamy but beautifully balanced by refreshing acidity and minerality typical from old vine Viura (OV: 50-80 years) Tim Atkin MW 96/100 - one of his ‘wines of the year’ Wine Advocate 95+

ALAVESA | TEMPRANILLO, FIELD BLEND Complex aromas which combine to give an intense, sophisticated wine. Ripe berry fruits, smoke, raisins and liquor. Full and rounded and satisfying on the long lasting finish (OV: 35+ years) 2019 Tim Atkin MW 92/100

ALTA | TEMPRANILLO, MAZUELO, GRACIANO Expressive red fruits from 630 metre vineyards with notes of blackberries, Medium intensity, plums and sweet spices. Elegant, sophisticated and concentrated, a wine to appreciate slowly (OV: 36 years) Tim Atkin MW 93/100

At Bar Rioja, our list is built to showcase the very best of every style the region has to offer. The recognised classifications - Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva - reflect a time-honoured approach. Rioja’s winemakers have long been known as master blenders, and that legacy remains. Alongside this, a more dynamic side of Rioja continues to emerge. Ageing in varying styles and sizes of oak barrels, amphorae, cement and stainless steel, these wines offer a fresher, more expressive take on the region – full of character, energy and individuality. Together, they tell the full story of Rioja today.

The wonders of Coravin. Wines available in 75ml taster size, 125ml, 175ml, and 250ml.

Wines from vines regarded as 'old' at 35 years, offering greater richness, depth, and complexity.

Vintages of younger wines not listed due to frequent changes. Ask for current vintage.

Unoaked, fresh and fruity and designed to be drunk young. This category also includes wines that do not conform to any regulated ageing system and made entirely in the way the wine maker feels is best. These wines are often world-class and up there with the very best from the region.

Whites: a minimum of 6 months in oak and 1 year in bottle. Reds: a minimum of 1 year in oak and 1 year in bottle.

Whites and rosés: a minimum of 2 years ageing of which 6 months must be in barrel. Reds: a minimum of 3 years ageing of which 1 year must be in oak and 2 years in bottle.

Whites and rosés: the ageing period is 4 years of which a minimum of 6 months must be in the barrel. Reds: a total minimum of 5 years ageing of which 2 years must be in barrel.

Wines made from grapes that come from one of the three specific zones (Rioja Alta in the north-west, Rioja Alavesa in the northern Álava province, and Rioja Oriental in the east) to emphasise its own unique personality and terroir. Up to 15% of the wine is permitted from outside that region which must be stated on the label.

The winery and grapes for these wines must come from a distinct area around the village which must be named on the bottle.

The vineyard must be a single plot of land with vines a minimum of 35 years old that must be hand-harvested and under the same ownership for at least 10 years. They also need to achieve 93 points or more. Yields are restricted and must be managed in an environmentally friendly manner.

Our own made-up term for wines we regard as fabulous and deeply rewarding that are officially given Genérico status, as although they may be aged for some time in various vessels, they are outside of the traditional ageing system and may not necessarily fall into any of the three categories immediately above. We feel they hugely deserve strong recognition.

Aromas of white fruits and citrus and a delicate floral background. Elegant and silky on the palate, the perfect aperitif

Crisp and honeyed with tangy fruit and green apples, complex and persistent mouthfeel from 24 months ageing

Delicately elegant, citrus, ripe peaches and quince aromas. Palate of red cherry and a crunchy, palate-cleansing finish. Bottle-aged 36 months

Lively with pear, peach and pineapple, crisp citrus acidity and a long finish

Expressive ripe white fruit, subtle oak, rounded palate with a long, smooth finish

Stone fruit and slightly creamy texture

Elegant aromas of melon, camomile and apple blossom. Touch of salinity on the palate with fennel, grapefruit zest and pear on the focussed, mineral finish

Luscious, vibrant, almost tropical palate with hints of fennel and lychees, complex and exciting (OV: 35+ years)

Poised and beautifully concentrated honeysuckle, stone fruit and gentle toasty oak. Textured, almost exotic yet easy to drink (OV: 40-70 years)

Floral intensity with vibrant minerality and stone fruit, piercingly fresh and focussed. Ageing in amphora and on the lees gives texture and complexity (OV: 60 years)

Intense, floral and complex with citrus and spice. Fermented and aged in new French oak. Complex, weighty yet restrained, with a silky smooth finish – outstanding

Intense and impressive white from ancient vines, preserved lemon and gently smoky notes. Creamy texture, complex and elegant (OV: 85 years)

This gorgeous white, barrel-fermented in 500 litre new French oak, will appeal to Burgundy lovers. It has a toasty intensity, flavours of lemongrass and tangerine and undertones of acacia honey and brioche

Effortlessly complex, rich, creamy, and beautifully balanced with baked apple, citrus fruits, ripe melon, tropical notes alongside a refreshing minerality. Pure indulgence (OV: 50-80 years)

Honeysuckle, ripe apple and almonds with a full, creamy and rounded finish following 6 months in lightly charred French oak

Stunning wine from a legendary bodega. Aromas of vanilla pod and camomile tea and a palate of quince, pear and grapefruit. Intense, fresh, dry, complex and creamy

Super stylish and modern, cutting-edge white. Single vineyard at 600 metres. Fresh and mineral, citrus and apples, integrated perfectly with new French oak

A rare gem, one for aged white wine fans. Luscious and complex, rich flavours of baked apples and nuts. Remarkable finesse and complexity, super long finish

Intense and complex on the nose – pomegranate with redcurrants on the dry lip-smacking palate

Pale and dry with red berry fruit aromas. Perfumed, delicate and savoury finish

Vibrant red fruit aromas, ripe bramble fruits, a touch of white pepper

Delicate aromas of strawberries and cherries, with a fresh crisp palate

Deliciously textural, complex and rich with a stunning copper colour. Marmalade and red apple on the palate, oxidative notes, and a savoury quality on the elegant finish

Supple, fresh and deep, with an orange tinge. Tangerine, white peach, and great purity on the deliciously long dry finish

Characterful aromas of quince, peach and honey. A textural palate with lime, burnt orange and dried pineapple with a smack of sea salt and citrus acidity to round things off nicely (OV: 50-60 years)

Delightfully light approachable style: juicy red and dark berry fruit, smooth, rounded palate

Medium bodied with vibrant notes of blackberries and plums

Blackcurrant and red berries, smooth and fruity

Vibrant and herb-scented, with bright red fruit, violet and a mineral edge. Great with grilled meats

Aromas of blackberries, wild currants and raspberries. Gutsy and intense fresh red fruit character helped by carbonic maceration

Aromas of laurel and violet, satisfying juicy red and dark fruits, opulent and savoury finish. Artuke are in the vanguard of modern wine-making in the region and part of Rioja’n’Roll!

Great complexity and integration of ripe red and dark fruits, with fine touches of spices. Structured and silky, a fresh, elegant wine with a lingering finish and a real sense of place

Fresh and highly sophisticated Burgundy style, alluring, and refined with soft tannins. Aged in 300-litre clay amphorae, wonderfully perfumed, with bramble and red cherry fruit. Organic, with elegance and poise from pioneering winemaker Sandra Bravo (OV: 40-100 years)

Aromas of forest fruits, ripe figs, thyme and lavender. Smooth and textured, with flavours of black olive and damson, silky tannins and extra elegance from ageing in Slavonian oak barrels and in concrete tanks

An elegant, floral-scented wine that speaks of the land, with lots of red cherry, strawberry and plum fruit, balanced with a touch of star anise spice

Extraordinary attention to detail (individually selecting grape by grape at the sorting table) as well as meticulous nurturing of the vineyards, typical of Abel Mendoza, results in a highly expressive wine with beautiful balance, depth and fabulous character (OV: 35+ years)

Mediterranean herb aromas and an energetic palate of plum, red cherry and fennel, complemented by a spine of granular tannins, deep minerality and length

From the oldest bodega in Rioja, this is a modern classic. Very attractive, complex restrained aromas of dark fruits and spices. Beautifully integrated, full and effortlessly elegant with soft tannins leading to toasty notes on the endless finish

Attractive, modern style of Crianza showcasing bramble fruit with toasty notes and sweet spice overtones. Charming and easy to drink

Vibrant, ripe red fruit, graphite notes. A classic traditional style with a smooth vanilla undertone

Raspberry aromas followed by layers of spiciness, a touch of smoke. A velvety mouthfeel and a long clean finish

Intense black fruit and warm spice on the nose. Good depth of flavour with ripe, plush fruit, balancing freshness

Highly expressive and structured with concentrated ripe black fruits with hints of cedar, coffee, and earthy tobacco notes on the long, elegant finish

A truly unique wine - the only 100% Mazuelo Reserva in the land of Rioja. A flavour bomb of cherries and chocolate, incredible purity and intensity (OV: 36 years)

Perfumed and sophisticated wine from legendary winemaker Telmo Rodriguez. Toasty, nutty oak and generous black plum and dark cherry fruit. Beautifully integrated

Complex aromas which combine to give an intense, sophisticated wine. Ripe berry fruits, smoke, raisins and liquor. Full, rounded and satisfying on the long finish (OV: 35+ years)

Very expressive with ripe, concentrated blueberries and blackcurrants with balsamic notes. Good backbone and lovely, polished tannins leading to a long, persistent finish (OV: 40 years)

A highly intense nose of blackberries and savoury notes. The silky and elegant fruit is extremely well-integrated with French oak. Complex, firm texture, rewarding and delicious (OV: 40 years)

Medium intensity, plums and sweet spices. Elegant, sophisticated and concentrated, a wine to appreciate slowly (OV: 36 years)

Aromas of dark fruit, spice, tobacco and mocha. Complex and structured with layers of black cherry fruit, spice and toasty oak. A long and elegant finish (OV: 40 years)

A textbook and highly expressive gran reserva, extremely elegant and full of forest fruits, with hints of chocolate, cloves and cinnamon. Perfectly integrated with velvety tannins, creamy and vanilla notes mingling with fresh fruit

Aromas of pears, peaches, nectar and white flowers. The palate is ripe, supple and deliciously balanced. The perfect finish to your Rioja journey (OV: 40 years)

Four 75ml wines, each paired with a pintxo. A snapshot of Rioja at its most delicious. Choose between our white or red selection.

Six 50ml wines with paired pintxos. The perfect introduction. A white, rosado and red selection that offers a taste of Rioja's diverse styles.

Six 50ml wines with paired pintxos. For those who already know and love Rioja. Exceptional, highly acclaimed wines that reveal the region's complexity and layered history.