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Federico Paternina

Ollauri Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 1970

It took me 10 minutes to remove the cork but I was able to extract it largely intact…and it was gnarly. Completely saturated. In fact, it oozed the moment I pierced the cork with the worm. A producer I have no previous experience so no context. The color is garnet/orange with all the sediment and opaque as a result. So much earth, mushrooms, teriyaki, toasted coconut, wood, nuts and leather but there is fruit there too! Desiccated red and dark fruits; deep and dark. There’s tannin, still but it all integrated. The acid is a gorgeous girdle. The finish is long, mature and complex. Drink now? But considering it’s lived this long, it will probably continue to last. For how long? Who knows. A lovely surprise.
— 2 months ago

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Banda Azul Crianza Rioja Tempranillo 2015

What a surprise this was after the flight of hardhitters. Nice finesse and overall balance. Well made Rioja for 6€!? How is it possible? — 5 years ago

Federico Paternina

Reserva Especial Rioja Tempranillo Blend 1959

Cathy Corison
9.3

Rioja tasting 6/21/23!! Wow. This is almost as old as I am! — a year ago

Paul, Daniel P. and 11 others liked this

Federico Paternina

Rioja Tempranillo 2017

Short sour taste with fruity long finish. Little tannis and good as is — 5 years ago

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VORS Fino Imperial Amontillado Palomino

Mumma för både kropp och själ 😂😂 — 6 years ago

Federico Paternina S.A.

Pemartin Pedro Ximénez Palomino Fino

Andrew Holod
9.2

Diez Merito Pemartin Pedro Ximenez. Golden 🥇 raisins, distinct grassy/herbal note add freshness. — 6 years ago

Federico Paternina

Conde de los Andes Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 1975

Very pretty, on its last leg but still kicking — 2 years ago

Federico Paternina

Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2013

Light bodied yet highly tannic Rioja. Personally, I expect Rioja to be at least medium bodied but very drinkable. — 2 years ago

Andrew, Aravind and 11 others liked this

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Ollauri Gran Reserva Rioja White Blend 1930

Reasonable complexity on a relatively open and oxidised base, but a little short. Probably drunk a little to quickly and in the wrong company (the wine, not the people). Perhaps not the best bottle but holding up remarkably well. — 6 years ago

Aaron, Keith and 5 others liked this