Bodegas Familia Chavarri

Gran Reserva Izarbe Rioja Tempranillo

9.123 ratings
9.21 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
Tristan Broadbent

My favorite! Complex, lots of tannins, nice finish. Fantastic

My favorite! Complex, lots of tannins, nice finish. Fantastic

Oct 4th, 2024
Bobbi Jo Broxson

Opened for an hour or so before drinking. Delicious Spanish!

Opened for an hour or so before drinking. Delicious Spanish!

Jun 18th, 2022
James K

This couldn’t have been more different than the CUNE, despite being from the same region and only a year younger. Where the CUNE was delicate this was punchy. Ballerina versus a heavyweight. Really, really good. I’d love to get more from this producer.

This couldn’t have been more different than the CUNE, despite being from the same region and only a year younger. Where the CUNE was delicate this was punchy. Ballerina versus a heavyweight. Really, really good. I’d love to get more from this producer.

Feb 8th, 2020
Richard Flick

The 05 vintage is at its peak! Awesome!

The 05 vintage is at its peak! Awesome!

Nov 28th, 2019
Michael Garuckis

Amazing

Amazing

Oct 5th, 2019
Tony D'Amico

This is fantastic!

This is fantastic!

Feb 10th, 2019
Skip Smyser

Surprisingly full flavored Rioja with rich Red fruit and hints of minerality. Long lingering aftertaste. Had with a basque lunch and enjoyed immensely 🍷

Surprisingly full flavored Rioja with rich Red fruit and hints of minerality. Long lingering aftertaste. Had with a basque lunch and enjoyed immensely 🍷

Jul 13th, 2018
Carter Pelham

Initial stone fruit, earthy aroma, with complex earthy notes and licorice after aeration. Medium tannin

Initial stone fruit, earthy aroma, with complex earthy notes and licorice after aeration. Medium tannin

Apr 18th, 2018
John

2001. Tanniny, fruity, takes a while to open up

2001. Tanniny, fruity, takes a while to open up

Feb 22nd, 2017
Steve McDermott

Great nose and body. Fruit and a bit of truffle earthiness. Great right out of the bottle thru to the end. Had more of a wow at the start. Here's to the special Sauce, Eric!

Great nose and body. Fruit and a bit of truffle earthiness. Great right out of the bottle thru to the end. Had more of a wow at the start. Here's to the special Sauce, Eric!

Apr 22nd, 2016