Sunday, February 8, 2026 red wine review is a lovely blend of mainly Tempranillo with Garnacha in support from Rioja, Spain, that landed at the LCBO as a brand-new arrival in last month's LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection.
It is produced by Marqués de la Concordia Family of Wines, a fairly influential Spanish wine group that was founded in 1985 by Clemente del Rio Gomez. As a member of a historic Rioja wine family that was involved in viticulture, wine trading, and export, Mr. Gomez had roots in La Rioja, and applied his family's accumulated generational knowledge to establish Marqués de la Concordia Family of Wines.
Today, the group owns and manages estates in many of Spain's top wine regions. With a focus on quality and consistency, their wines represent the harmony between the old and new world, as well as Spanish heritage with modern oenological technology.
The flagship winery of the group is Bodega Marqués de la Concordia Rioja-Santiagio, which is located in Haro, in the heart of La Rioja. Founded in 1870, Rioja-Santiago is the second-oldest winery in La Rioja and, due to its age, it is also one of the few wineries in La Rioja that has "Rioja" in its name. They seek excellence in Rioja wines by maintaining a winemaking philosophy that has been in place for over 100 years. Centered around the art of oenology and the concept that a territory only has value if the group's oenologists are capable of expressing its full potential, they seek excellence in each one of their wines and cavas by contributing their oenological wisdom and knowledge of the terroir and vocation for innovation. With a deep commitment, the team at Marqués de la Concordia has a passion for wine and respect for the environment.
Several brands make up the Family of Wines, with this particular red from their Lagunilla line of wines. The historic brand of Lagunilla wines was founded in 1885 by Felipe Lagunilla, a man who worked the hardest to rescue the vineyards of Rioja from the phylloxera crisis. Felipe was made a comendador by the King and known for leading Spanish winegrowers to replant vines grafted with phylloxera-resistant American rootstocks. The Lagunilla brand was eventually bought by multinational alcoholic beverage company Diageo, and during the early 1990s joined the Marqués de la Concordia Family of Wines group. Today, the group preserves the legacy of Felipe Lagunilla and the winemaking tradition of one of the most traditional wineries in the Rioja Alta.
This red wine is a blend of mainly Tempranillo, with Garnacha in a supporting role. The grapes underwent careful alcoholic fermentation at temperatures not exceeding 28ºC. The wine was aged for a minimum of 24 months in oak casks and a minimum of 6 months in bottle, and aged for a combined period of 36 months prior to release to meet the Reserva classification.
In 2018, the growing season in Rioja was cooler than normal, with lots of rain. Rioja experienced damp conditions that caused significant problems with humidity, rot, and mildew. However, winegrowers who were vigilant in the vineyard were rewarded with one of the largest harvests in years. This allowed producers to craft elegant, less-structured wines that were fresh and fruity with slightly lower alcohol levels. From a very good vintage, let's see how this 2019 Reserva from Rioja is tasting tonight...
This blend of Tempranillo with Garnacha in support has a medium+ intensity nose that seems a bit shy initially with gently tangy red berry, bretty, barnyard, and savoury notes, which give way to enticing dried red cherry, rose floral, forest berries, coconut, forest floor, and vanilla aromas. On the dry, medium+ bodied palate it has delicious forest berry, red cherry, vanilla, forest floor, and fine wood spice flavours, plus hints of tomato leaf with a slight tang. It has juicy, succulent acidity, alongside suave, elegant, and refined tannins. Savoury earth with touches of minerals linger on the long finish. Really quite nice in the traditional Rioja idiom and a highly recommended buy! Score: 89 pts
Other lovely wines by Marqués de la Concordia can be ordered through their Agent - Dionysus Wines & Spirits.
It is produced by Marqués de la Concordia Family of Wines, a fairly influential Spanish wine group that was founded in 1985 by Clemente del Rio Gomez. As a member of a historic Rioja wine family that was involved in viticulture, wine trading, and export, Mr. Gomez had roots in La Rioja, and applied his family's accumulated generational knowledge to establish Marqués de la Concordia Family of Wines.
Today, the group owns and manages estates in many of Spain's top wine regions. With a focus on quality and consistency, their wines represent the harmony between the old and new world, as well as Spanish heritage with modern oenological technology.
The flagship winery of the group is Bodega Marqués de la Concordia Rioja-Santiagio, which is located in Haro, in the heart of La Rioja. Founded in 1870, Rioja-Santiago is the second-oldest winery in La Rioja and, due to its age, it is also one of the few wineries in La Rioja that has "Rioja" in its name. They seek excellence in Rioja wines by maintaining a winemaking philosophy that has been in place for over 100 years. Centered around the art of oenology and the concept that a territory only has value if the group's oenologists are capable of expressing its full potential, they seek excellence in each one of their wines and cavas by contributing their oenological wisdom and knowledge of the terroir and vocation for innovation. With a deep commitment, the team at Marqués de la Concordia has a passion for wine and respect for the environment.
Several brands make up the Family of Wines, with this particular red from their Lagunilla line of wines. The historic brand of Lagunilla wines was founded in 1885 by Felipe Lagunilla, a man who worked the hardest to rescue the vineyards of Rioja from the phylloxera crisis. Felipe was made a comendador by the King and known for leading Spanish winegrowers to replant vines grafted with phylloxera-resistant American rootstocks. The Lagunilla brand was eventually bought by multinational alcoholic beverage company Diageo, and during the early 1990s joined the Marqués de la Concordia Family of Wines group. Today, the group preserves the legacy of Felipe Lagunilla and the winemaking tradition of one of the most traditional wineries in the Rioja Alta.
This red wine is a blend of mainly Tempranillo, with Garnacha in a supporting role. The grapes underwent careful alcoholic fermentation at temperatures not exceeding 28ºC. The wine was aged for a minimum of 24 months in oak casks and a minimum of 6 months in bottle, and aged for a combined period of 36 months prior to release to meet the Reserva classification.
In 2018, the growing season in Rioja was cooler than normal, with lots of rain. Rioja experienced damp conditions that caused significant problems with humidity, rot, and mildew. However, winegrowers who were vigilant in the vineyard were rewarded with one of the largest harvests in years. This allowed producers to craft elegant, less-structured wines that were fresh and fruity with slightly lower alcohol levels. From a very good vintage, let's see how this 2019 Reserva from Rioja is tasting tonight...
Tasting Note:
MARQUÉS DE LA CONCORDIA LAGUNILLA RESERVA 2018 - DOCa Rioja, Spain (#44774) (XD) - $18.95This blend of Tempranillo with Garnacha in support has a medium+ intensity nose that seems a bit shy initially with gently tangy red berry, bretty, barnyard, and savoury notes, which give way to enticing dried red cherry, rose floral, forest berries, coconut, forest floor, and vanilla aromas. On the dry, medium+ bodied palate it has delicious forest berry, red cherry, vanilla, forest floor, and fine wood spice flavours, plus hints of tomato leaf with a slight tang. It has juicy, succulent acidity, alongside suave, elegant, and refined tannins. Savoury earth with touches of minerals linger on the long finish. Really quite nice in the traditional Rioja idiom and a highly recommended buy! Score: 89 pts
Other lovely wines by Marqués de la Concordia can be ordered through their Agent - Dionysus Wines & Spirits.
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