Rioja Baja, La Rioja

C.V.N.E. (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España)

Imperial Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2016

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The 2016 Reserva pours a deep ruby/purple with an opaque core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe and tart red and black fruits: black cherry, tobacco, cocoa, dill, vanilla and associated warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. This is a textbook, modern leaning and clean version of Rioja Reserva. Drink now through 2046. — 10 days ago

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R. López de Heredia

Viña Bosconia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2008

Wanted to test a bottle. Took a full 24 hrs to reach drinkability. At that point, delicious and more nuanced than expected. — 4 days ago

Bodegas Muga

Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2020

2020 - best wine that I can remember. Smooth and full of flavor. The perfect balance. — 17 hours ago

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La Rioja Alta

Reserva Viña Ardanza Rioja Tempranillo Garnacha 2017

Easy and enjoyable drinking. Could serve this pretty much to anyone and they would enjoy it! — a day ago

Doug, Ron and 5 others liked this

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2011

Much respect here, but also still much American trees. 🌲 — 13 days ago

Andrew, "Odedi" and 12 others liked this

Marqués de Riscal

Reserva Herederos del Marques de Riscal Rioja Tempranillo 2020

The lowest price and youngest in a lineup of Marques de Riscal wines. Also happened to be my favorite. — 19 days ago

Tom, Tom and 2 others liked this

R. López de Heredia

Viña Gravonia Crianza Rioja Viura 2011

Vintage 2011 | stinky smell, high bitters, flint, tight and stiff. I like the character. Need to taste more Rioja whites to be able to recognize if tasted blind. — 22 days ago

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Peter Sultan

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It’s an atypical & extremely old school version of Rioja White, one of my favorites actually of all time. Not to everyone’s taste because of its oxidized character but curious as to the tight & stiff qualities, given that seems unusual. CUNE makes a Rioja white with a small dosage of sherry that’s fantastic@Peter van den Besselaar

La Rioja Alta

Gran Reserva 904 Rioja Tempranillo Graciano 2005

An extremely well-cellared bottle with pristine cork. Deep, complex, full-bodied and tasting like it still has many good years. Notes of black cherry, currant, leather and spice. Comparable to the best left bank Bordeaux. — 8 days ago

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2008

Shockingly fresh, focused and loads of structure. Maybe Tempranillo isn’t so bad. 😊 — 19 days ago

Peter, Ira and 14 others liked this

La Rioja Alta

Viña Alberdi Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2018

Amazing dark plum colors, earth spices, cherry, red fruits- supple tannins and a smooth finish — 3 days ago