Bodegas Covila

II Crianza Rioja Tempranillo

8.941 ratings
8.62 pro ratings
La Rioja Alavesa, La Rioja, Spain
Tempranillo
Lamb, Tomato-Based, Polenta, Hard Cheese, Pork, Beef, Pasta, Mushrooms, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Venison, Exotic Spices, Potato, Turkey, Beans & Peas, Herbs, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Duck, Salami & Prosciutto, White Rice, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lasagna, Pizza, Barbecue, Mexican Cuisine, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Rolf

Very well balanced. Starts with cherry, tannins take a hold giving it a little spice. Long lasting aftertaste. Full body for the relative lightness. Definitely needs some time to develop after uncorking. I had the 2009 and seems to be great now.

Very well balanced. Starts with cherry, tannins take a hold giving it a little spice. Long lasting aftertaste. Full body for the relative lightness. Definitely needs some time to develop after uncorking. I had the 2009 and seems to be great now.

1 person found it helpfulJun 30th, 2015
Yolanda Sams

More robust after first glass

More robust after first glass

1 person found it helpfulJun 20th, 2014
Kevin Ortzman

Ripe red fruit, meaty w/ hints of toasted vanilla.

Ripe red fruit, meaty w/ hints of toasted vanilla.

Feb 10th, 2017
Kevin Miller

Goes with Lamb or Fish. Not good with Chocolate or Cheese.

Goes with Lamb or Fish. Not good with Chocolate or Cheese.

May 4th, 2017
Alex Wyatt

Bold with berries and oak flavors

Bold with berries and oak flavors

Dec 24th, 2016
Becky Holmquist

Great flavor. Rich and complex. 2008

Great flavor. Rich and complex. 2008

Jan 23rd, 2016
Liam Gandelsman

Needs a day or two open.

Needs a day or two open.

Sep 23rd, 2015
Magnus

Nice and light for being a Rioja

Nice and light for being a Rioja

Feb 25th, 2015
Luis Gari

Botellón regalo Tito Casanovas

Botellón regalo Tito Casanovas

Aug 22nd, 2014
Max Gottesfeld

Max had this 10 years ago

Max had this 10 years ago

Jun 12th, 2014