Gran Cerdo, Tempranillo

€14.99

This is a ludicrously popular, brilliant red that we have known and loved for years. It has a brilliant back story with a proper anarchic streak, but is also full of ripe red and black fruit, a pulpy texture and fresh as a whistle.

Nothing will get in the way of your absolute enjoyment of this - like dust to a Dyson.

Winemaker Gonzalo Gonzalo was denied loans for the project to establish this winery and as a homage to the bankers who made these decisions, named this wine after them: Big Pigs. The pig on the label is chewing money and it is clear that this is a long way from the practices espoused by Gonzalo.

The wine is organic and biodynamic with minimal intervention and no oak aging at all.

The whole project has been widely referred to as a "breath of fresh air" in Rioja, encouraging smaller and more dynamic, focused and independent visions of the region to be made realities, bringing increased diversity and re-invigoration to this most established of regions.

"Fresh and floral with beguiling purity and pleasing soft fruits, juicy with bright flavours rounded out by minerality" - Leslie Williams, Irish Examiner

Country: Spain

Grape(s): Tempranillo

Style: Organic, Medium-Light, Fruity, Bright, Balanced

Best food matches: Tapas, Steak, Pork, Pizza, Lamb, Cheeses, Charcuterie, Casseroles, Beef

Alcohol: 13%

Why buy from us?

When you buy wine from The Allotment Wine Co. you're helping a small Irish company that in turn supports small, sustainable wine producers who grow the grapes and make amazing wines. We only work with partners who share a deep respect and connection with the land and its traditions, witnessed in a firm commitment to quality and sustainability. All of which makes for better wines.

Delivery & Returns

You'll get free delivery when you buy 12 x 75cl bottles of wine online from The Allotment, saving you €7.99.

We charge €7.99 per delivery for quantities less than that.

Our hours for processing orders are between 9am - 6pm Monday to Friday.

We pack your online wine order along the following timelines:

Wine orders for delivery in Dublin, received before 12pm on weekdays are prepared so that delivery should be expected the next working day.

Wine orders for nationwide delivery, received by 12pm on weekdays are prepared so that delivery should be expected two working days later.

Customer reviews

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Luke B.
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Patrick H.
Hi, I'm Chris Gifford.

And you're very welcome to The Allotment Wine Co.

When you wine from me, you're supporting a small Irish business which in turn supports small, sustainable wine producers, as well as other small, dedicated Irish wine importers.

When selecting wines, I look for partners who share a deep respect and connection with the land and its traditions, witnessed in a firm commitment to quality and sustainability. All of which makes for better wines.