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Oliván-Ruiz Custero Rioja 2023

Image ~ December 7, 2025 ~ Zoltán Németi ~ Leave a comment
What a beautiful label. I hoped that the wine itself will be just as amazing, but that wasn’t the case. I should have checked the ABV before buying: it’s  alarmingly high at 15%. That explains a lot.

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Rioja’s fresher side – Artuke 2024

Image ~ July 27, 2025 ~ Zoltán Németi
You say Rioja and oak comes to my mind, before anything else. Too much oak. There are exceptions but you know what I’m talking about. I’m not a fan of wines tasting like coconut extract.

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Telmo Rodriguez Al-muvedre 2023

Image ~ May 14, 2025 ~ Zoltán Németi
In my experience monastrell is one of the most reliable red grapes, often delivering great value wines under 10 Euros. The Al-muvedre from Telmo Rodriguez is usually one that can prove that point (like the superb 2018), but not the 2023 vintage, the subject of this post.

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Another outstanding monastrell from Bodega Cerrón: La Servil 2022

Image ~ April 1, 2025 ~ Zoltán Németi
A mid-tier wine from my favourite Jumilla producer, Bodega Cerrón. If you are into monastrell or pure, new wave Spanish reds, I highly recommend you to try it.

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Supermarket wines: Tesco Finest “Ebeira” Ribera Del Duero 2022

Image ~ March 18, 2025March 18, 2025 ~ Zoltán Németi

You get what you expect. I’m sure there are more transparent wines made in Ribera Del Duero these days. Continue reading →

Supermarket wines: the dirt cheap yet nice Eje Monastrell 2022 from Lidl

Image ~ January 4, 2025 ~ Zoltán Németi

I haven’t seen this wine in the local Lidl since the 2017 vintage in 2019, but the current 2022 appeared on the shelves recently and I grabbed a few bottles. Thankfully it’s still well-made, over-delivering for its pricepoint and absolutely enjoyable. Continue reading →

Bodega Cerrón Remordimiento 2022, Jumilla

Image ~ December 31, 2024 ~ Zoltán Németi

If you are into monastrell and/or Jumilla, you should try the wines of Bodega Cerrón. They make more elegant wines than most in the region. This entry level red blend is a good startig point. Continue reading →

Supermarket wines: Gran Bajoz, Toro Vinas Viejas 2021 from Lidl

Image ~ November 24, 2024 ~ Zoltán Németi

 

Made by Pagos del Rey, this is a bold red that might appeal to many. Not my preferred style, but I enjoyed a few glasses.

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Telmo Rodriguez Gaba Mencia 2020

Image ~ November 19, 2024 ~ Zoltán Németi
A nice example of mencia. I expect a wine made by Telmo Rodriguez to be pure and this one does not disappoint. Highly recommended!

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Dominio de Anza Rioja 2021

Image ~ June 24, 2024 ~ Zoltán Németi
Opened this Rioja with high expectations, but it let me down. For over €20 and with a 94p WA score I hope for an outstanding wine but this is far from that. Re-tasted it in many contexts with the same conclusion.

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I’m a wine blogger living in Budapest, Hungary. Contributor to Művelt Alkoholista, the oldest Hungarian wine blog, since 2010. Screwcapped is my personal blog.

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