The Modern Soul of Rioja.

A Rioja that trades oak opulence for sculpted elegance, the 2015 Finca Allende Tinto captures the essence of Tempranillo with remarkable precision. Aromas of ripe black cherry, plum and violet mingle with graphite, vanilla pod and a touch of warm spice. The palate is supple yet firm with layers of dark fruit and savoury earth framed by fine-grained tannins and a long, mineral-driven finish. There’s richness, but also lift and energy, a Rioja that speaks more of vineyard and vintage than of wood, and does so with quiet confidence.

For when: you want something serious but still irresistibly drinkable.
Pairs with: grilled lamb chops, roast vegetables, or a late-night conversation.
If this wine were: a jacket, it’d be tailored leather — sleek, structured, timeless.

Finca Allende, founded in 1995 by Miguel Ángel de Gregorio in Briones, is one of the leading voices of the new Rioja, a generation of producers focused on terroir expression and precision over heavy oak tradition. The estate’s vineyards lie on the slopes surrounding the medieval hilltop town, planted at altitude on poor, clay-limestone soils that yield concentrated, aromatic fruit.

De Gregorio vinifies each plot separately, fermenting with indigenous yeasts and ageing the wines in fine-grained French oak to preserve purity and balance. The 2015 vintage is warm and beautifully ripe and shows Allende’s hallmark tension between richness and restraint. It’s Rioja redefined: elegant, mineral, and utterly authentic.