Bodegas Beronia

Crianza Rioja Tempranillo

8.7395 ratings
8.819 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
Randy Fuller

This wine has a dark red color of medium-dark intensity. The nose has red fruit up front - cherry, plum and raspberry aromas - with an assortment of herbs and spices that seem to go right along with holiday cooking. There is thyme and a hint of sage along with the smell of cinnamon. The palate brings the fruit forward with sweet oak spice and a full, but refreshing, mouthfeel. The tannins are serviceable, but not harsh. Those herbs and spices find their way back on the medium length finish.

This wine has a dark red color of medium-dark intensity. The nose has red fruit up front - cherry, plum and raspberry aromas - with an assortment of herbs and spices that seem to go right along with holiday cooking. There is thyme and a hint of sage along with the smell of cinnamon. The palate brings the fruit forward with sweet oak spice and a full, but refreshing, mouthfeel. The tannins are serviceable, but not harsh. Those herbs and spices find their way back on the medium length finish.

Nov 9th, 2022
Peter Sultan

Another Puerto Rican holiday find: like CUNE, but not. Very fresh, cola & blackberries, medium + acid, very swelte & neat. I prefer the older reserva & gran reserva Beronias, which also are a good deal.

Another Puerto Rican holiday find: like CUNE, but not. Very fresh, cola & blackberries, medium + acid, very swelte & neat. I prefer the older reserva & gran reserva Beronias, which also are a good deal.

Feb 25th, 2022
Randy Fuller

This Beronia Crianza - the name signifies its oak treatment - shows a dark ruby color in the glass. The nose displays black fruit and oak aromas like spices and vanilla. The palate offers a true Tempranillo experience, with plum, blackberry and a smattering of licorice. The tannins are firm and ready to take on a steak, but if you try the wine with ham or cheese you won’t be disappointed.

This Beronia Crianza - the name signifies its oak treatment - shows a dark ruby color in the glass. The nose displays black fruit and oak aromas like spices and vanilla. The palate offers a true Tempranillo experience, with plum, blackberry and a smattering of licorice. The tannins are firm and ready to take on a steak, but if you try the wine with ham or cheese you won’t be disappointed.

Feb 27th, 2021
Matt Sterr

Bright, tart cherry. Lean body. Nice price.

Bright, tart cherry. Lean body. Nice price.

Mar 27th, 2019
Randy Fuller

This Spanish red is dark in the glass as well as on the nose. Blackberry and plum aromas abound, with oak spice playing a supporting role. The palate displays black fruit, sweet notes and powerful tannins. Bring on the ribeye, hot off the grill.

This Spanish red is dark in the glass as well as on the nose. Blackberry and plum aromas abound, with oak spice playing a supporting role. The palate displays black fruit, sweet notes and powerful tannins. Bring on the ribeye, hot off the grill.

1 person found it helpfulMay 13th, 2019
Wayne Ward

Perfect 😎

Perfect 😎

1 person found it helpfulAug 20th, 2018
Tobin Trevarthen

Underwhelming. Cranberry. Light on fruit.

Underwhelming. Cranberry. Light on fruit.

1 person found it helpfulMar 14th, 2018
Alexander Markowski

Lovely. Smooth and a bit of oak. Great example of what makes Rioja great.

Lovely. Smooth and a bit of oak. Great example of what makes Rioja great.

1 person found it helpfulMay 22nd, 2016
Nabil Badawy

Full body

Full body

1 person found it helpfulApr 30th, 2016
Thomas Leitner

Bodyful typical Rioja ... Great with Tapas ...

Bodyful typical Rioja ... Great with Tapas ...

1 person found it helpfulMar 12th, 2016