Tempranillo: Spain's savoury, food-loving classic.

Tempranillo is the grape behind Rioja and Ribera del Duero: savoury, red-fruited and remarkably food-friendly, taking equally well to fresh, juicy styles and long, patient ageing. It is the backbone of Spanish red wine, and one of the best-value serious grapes there is.

Mark has chosen bottles across both ends, from bright everyday reds to wines with real depth. Ask him which end to start at, and he will tell you honestly.