Federico Paternina

Banda Azul Crianza Rioja Tempranillo

8.7210 ratings
8.85 pro ratings
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
Peter van den Besselaar

Vintage 2015 / very good weekday wine from Tempranillo / paired with leek pie

Vintage 2015 / very good weekday wine from Tempranillo / paired with leek pie

Feb 6th, 2020
Andrew Lohse

Ruby with garnet rim variation, black cherry, red cherry, black raspberry, spice, some stemmy underbrush notes, med+ acidity med body, lots of sour cherry on the palate, fine-grained tannins

Ruby with garnet rim variation, black cherry, red cherry, black raspberry, spice, some stemmy underbrush notes, med+ acidity med body, lots of sour cherry on the palate, fine-grained tannins

Jul 18th, 2019
Joseph Gois

Unbelievably smooth & easy drinking. Only slight wish was just a little more flavor. That being said, best bottle of wine I've ever had included with a meal. Plus the 3 course meal was only $16 Euro!!!

Unbelievably smooth & easy drinking. Only slight wish was just a little more flavor. That being said, best bottle of wine I've ever had included with a meal. Plus the 3 course meal was only $16 Euro!!!

3 people found it helpfulApr 21st, 2015
Richard Lewis

I second the review that this is great with smoky pork!

I second the review that this is great with smoky pork!

2 people found it helpfulJan 18th, 2016
Thomas Royko

Elegant red from a great vintage. Dried red fruits wrapped in a lovely oak finish.

Elegant red from a great vintage. Dried red fruits wrapped in a lovely oak finish.

2 people found it helpfulMar 8th, 2015
Will Stanley

Giving this a high rating because it really was nice. And it only cost £3.50 at Malaga airport. Unbelievable. I'm blown away, just classic Rioja. It's a Crianza but I'd say its definitely spent 12 months in oak, yet is still delightfully smooth. Would have bought a few dozen bottles of it had I known!

Giving this a high rating because it really was nice. And it only cost £3.50 at Malaga airport. Unbelievable. I'm blown away, just classic Rioja. It's a Crianza but I'd say its definitely spent 12 months in oak, yet is still delightfully smooth. Would have bought a few dozen bottles of it had I known!

2 people found it helpfulAug 28th, 2013
La Zia Ro

Good just opened. Doesn't last long.

Good just opened. Doesn't last long.

1 person found it helpfulSep 18th, 2020
Lauren Cadell

Nice balance of medium/ full body. Floral balsamic notes and sweet, plump fruits.

Nice balance of medium/ full body. Floral balsamic notes and sweet, plump fruits.

1 person found it helpfulOct 16th, 2018
Francisco J

Tiene cuerpo

Tiene cuerpo

1 person found it helpfulNov 13th, 2015
Renee

Wel stevig, maar te zoet

Wel stevig, maar te zoet

Dec 7th, 2023