Tasting notes:

Named after the La Eralta cheesemaking facility (quesería) in Bergasa in Rioja Oriental, this organic wine is made for more than matching fabulous artisanal chesses. Produced from specific parcels of organically grown grapes around Argoncilla in Rioja Oriental and Alavesa, this wine shows a medium cherry colour, and blackberry and black cherry fruit, with smoky oak and hints of earth and rhododendron flowers. The palate has vibrant fruit framed by lively acidity, and dense, silky textured tannins. Concentrated, layered and textured with plenty of intriguing spices, the wine is a good pairing for chicken and seafood paella. Excellent value. (Patricia Stefanowicz MW)