Bodegas del Marqués de Vargas

Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend

9.183 ratings
9.23 pro ratings
La Rioja, Spain
Tempranillo Blend
Duck, Pasta, Beans & Peas, Goose, Chili & Hot Spicy, Exotic Spices, Game, Baking Spices, Herbs, Mushrooms, Hard Cheese, Turkey, Pork, Salami & Prosciutto, Tomato-Based, Venison, Pungent Cheese, Soft Cheese, Onion, Chicken, Veal, Paella
Top Notes For
Bryce Bannatyne

New Jersey Sales Representative Martin Scott Wines, Ltd

9.2

Delicious. Beautiful typicity, modern in style.

Delicious. Beautiful typicity, modern in style.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 23rd, 2017
Julia Burke

Shocked that the ratings are as low as they are--this is a damn good bottle.

Shocked that the ratings are as low as they are--this is a damn good bottle.

1 person found it helpfulSep 10th, 2016
Berry Marinussen

Great p/q

Great p/q

Jul 20th, 2023
Melissa Eckers

Drank at Josephine in Barcelona

Drank at Josephine in Barcelona

Jul 1st, 2022
Stephanie Baugh

Critic tasting note: "A dark color and warm aromas of plum, raisin and prune announce a fuller-bodied wine. In the mouth, this feels sappy and extracted, while black cherry and prune flavors are darker and fatter than what you find in most crianzas. On the finish, dark-fruit notes quickly give way to prune. Michael Schachner" - 88/100

Critic tasting note: "A dark color and warm aromas of plum, raisin and prune announce a fuller-bodied wine. In the mouth, this feels sappy and extracted, while black cherry and prune flavors are darker and fatter than what you find in most crianzas. On the finish, dark-fruit notes quickly give way to prune. Michael Schachner" - 88/100

Jun 25th, 2022
Heriberto Silva

Ripe fruit, silky tannins, mild spice, black pepper, mild vanilla, brioche, medium acidity,

Ripe fruit, silky tannins, mild spice, black pepper, mild vanilla, brioche, medium acidity,

Apr 20th, 2022
Lucille Docter

Fruity aromas, medium bodied, dry finish, balanced acidity with hints of berries, cheries, herbs and earth tones. I really loved it!

Fruity aromas, medium bodied, dry finish, balanced acidity with hints of berries, cheries, herbs and earth tones. I really loved it!

Feb 26th, 2022
Riccardo Arrigoni

AIS II grande naso, in bocca meno. Tempranillo 60% mazuelo 15% garnacha 5%. 14%vol.

AIS II grande naso, in bocca meno. Tempranillo 60% mazuelo 15% garnacha 5%. 14%vol.

Dec 1st, 2021
Roberto Gomez

Inspección:
Claro
Color: Rubí Cereza
Intensidad: Media Alta
Viscosidad: Media Alta
Menisco: Variación de Ribete Media con segunda tonalidad Granate

Olfato:
Intensidad: Media Alta
Frutas Maduras
Frutos Rojos (Cereza)
Presencia Floral: Vainilla
Especies: Pimienta
Matriz Mineral
Presencia de Madera
Extras: Caramelo, Anis y Tabaco

Gusto:
Semi Dulce
Cuerpo: Medio Alto
Acidez: Media
Alcohol: Bajo
Taninos: Medio
Complejidad: Media Alta
Final: Largo
Extremadamente bien balanceado

Con Clase, Elegancia y Toques Sutiles de Modernidad

Inspección:
Claro
Color: Rubí Cereza
Intensidad: Media Alta
Viscosidad: Media Alta
Menisco: Variación de Ribete Media con segunda tonalidad Granate

Olfato:
Intensidad: Media Alta
Frutas Maduras
Frutos Rojos (Cereza)
Presencia Floral: Vainilla
Especies: Pimienta
Matriz Mineral
Presencia de Madera
Extras: Caramelo, Anis y Tabaco

Gusto:
Semi Dulce
Cuerpo: Medio Alto
Acidez: Media
Alcohol: Bajo
Taninos: Medio
Complejidad: Media Alta
Final: Largo
Extremadamente bien balanceado

Con Clase, Elegancia y Toques Sutiles de Modernidad

Jan 16th, 2021
Charles Treister

A light Rioja with soft tannins.

A light Rioja with soft tannins.

Dec 27th, 2020