Pale straw color.
Aromas of baked lemon, floral, herbal.
Dry. Flavors of delicate lemon, white floral, herbal, lemon grass.
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5 — 10 months ago
I pick up a lot of herbal influence along with some terrific strawberry and cherry aromas. The fruit plays large on the palate, too. There is a hint of pepper in the sip. Acidity is fresh, nearly ripping, and the finish is all about the red fruit — 4 years ago
Amazing notes on the nose, smooth butter finish. Dark flavors. Wine tasting in Rioja! — 3 months ago
100% Carignian , named Muzuelo locally.
Deep garnet color, mild nose with matured fruits attribute, strong tannins, needs time to smoothen. — 7 months ago
Same restaurant…same wine…haven’t found a better bottle at 19€ from a restaurant wine list in the area. They just serve their red bottles too cold. At Venta La Choza restaurant. — 2 years ago
A newer and less expensive Tempranillo was smoth, lively and very drinkable. — 4 months ago
Bought at Waitrose (I think). Punches well above its weight. Smooth, notes of black current and tobacco but not overpowering. Very easy drinking but complex — 5 months ago
Had the 2013. — 5 years ago
Karyemaître Aliffe
WoW! Just bought a bottle yesterday, and I’m in love with Rioja all over again. I haven’t found a bottle of wine this wonderful since before COVID… — 3 months ago