Bodegas Covila

II Crianza Rioja Tempranillo

8.97 ratings
8.51 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
Liam Gandelsman

Needs a day or two open.

Needs a day or two open.

Sep 23rd, 2015
Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

8.5

Mason had this 10 years ago

Mason had this 10 years ago

Feb 7th, 2014
Tom Plumb

Tom had this 9 years ago

Tom had this 9 years ago

Feb 15th, 2015
Amy Williams

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Jul 19th, 2014
Peter Collins

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Peter had this 10 years ago

Feb 6th, 2014