When game meets wine: Our 3 favorites for autumn cuisine

Wenn Wild auf Wein trifft: Unsere 3 Favoriten für die Herbstküche - Solar de Mendieta

When the leaves fall and the scent of mushrooms and game dishes fills the air, it's time for wines with character.

We present three Rioja wines that harmonize perfectly with hunting season – and should be in every cellar.

Solar de Mendieta Gran Reserva – where maturity meets refinement

Our Gran Reserva is produced only in the best vintages. Long aging in oak barrels brings out aromas of dried fruit, vanilla, and tobacco. A wine with a silky texture and quiet power – classic, elegant, timeless Rioja.

Ideal with: saddle of venison, venison stew, or braised game with cranberries.
A wine that tames even robust dishes – and refines them at the same time.

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Señorío de San Vicente – the essence of the Sonsierra

Señorío de San Vicente is no ordinary Rioja – it comes from a single vineyard planted with the almost extinct Tempranillo Peludo, a variety with finely hairy leaves. This grape variety produces profound, concentrated wines – elegant and powerful at the same time.

A wine with character – uncompromising, honest, with an exceptionally long finish.

Ideal with: wild duck, lamb chops or truffle risotto.

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Finca El Bosque – Rioja with wild elegance

A single vineyard with Tempranillo vines around 40 years old, whose location on the banks of the Ebro offers a unique combination of limestone, gravel and clay.
Each plot is harvested separately, each grape is selected by hand.
This wine represents the modern Rioja – intense, complex yet precise – with aromas of blackberries, violets and fine roasted notes.

Ideal with: Venison medallions, mushroom ragout or a mature Manchego cheese.

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Three characters – one autumn feeling

These three wines embody what Rioja means in autumn: depth, warmth, and craftsmanship. Each tells a story – from the sun on the vines to the moment the glass touches the table.

Whether for a game menu, a pumpkin evening or an evening by the fireplace: Solar de Mendieta Gran Reserva , Señorío de San Vicente and Finca El Bosque show how versatile Rioja can be – elegant, authentic and of timeless class.

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