Bodega Abel Mendoza

Guardaviñas Rioja Tempranillo

9.27 ratings

9.41 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

Felipe Ferreiro

Sommelier/Wine Director Restaurante Las Rias Bajas

9.4

👁 capa y densidad alta, bonito color violáceo 👃 muy buena potencia fruta roja madura, chocolate amargo, regaliz negro, canela 👄 buena entrada, potente paso fino y elegante , final con secante y potente... largo, crecerá todavía está muy joven pero muy disfrutable... gran vino.

👁 capa y densidad alta, bonito color violáceo 👃 muy buena potencia fruta roja madura, chocolate amargo, regaliz negro, canela 👄 buena entrada, potente paso fino y elegante , final con secante y potente... largo, crecerá todavía está muy joven pero muy disfrutable... gran vino.

Sep 17th, 2016

7.9

Purchased in Bilbao wine store in September 2025, drank in November. Very nice first taste but declined rapidly. No body, no finish. Could get something far better for 30€. Very disappointing.

Purchased in Bilbao wine store in September 2025, drank in November. Very nice first taste but declined rapidly. No body, no finish. Could get something far better for 30€. Very disappointing.

Nov 28th, 2025

9.6

26/12/17 Excellent

26/12/17 Excellent

Dec 26th, 2017

8.8

Vila. 16,28. 21.07.16
26.12.17

Vila. 16,28. 21.07.16
26.12.17

Dec 26th, 2017

9.4

Serge had this 5 years ago

Serge had this 5 years ago

Jan 30th, 2021

9.7

ja had this 8 years ago

ja had this 8 years ago

Aug 30th, 2017

9.6

ja had this 9 years ago

ja had this 9 years ago

Sep 15th, 2016

William had this 7 years ago

William had this 7 years ago

Dec 29th, 2018