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Excelso Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo

9.16 ratings

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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

9.2

I really did love this. Perfect solo, slightly sweet.

I really did love this. Perfect solo, slightly sweet.

May 19th, 2023

Much lighter than anticipated but in a fun and refreshing way. Almost a slight earthiness on this like a real natural fog note. The most interesting is a balsamic vinegar note in a good way. Light but fresh. I wonder if this has a kiss of va. If it does then this is the kind of wine I want that on. Have 2 more bottles and will look into it more. It’s lightness reminded me more of traditional (Lopez heredira) but style wise it wasn’t quite as elegant but still good. The slight earthiness was great.

Much lighter than anticipated but in a fun and refreshing way. Almost a slight earthiness on this like a real natural fog note. The most interesting is a balsamic vinegar note in a good way. Light but fresh. I wonder if this has a kiss of va. If it does then this is the kind of wine I want that on. Have 2 more bottles and will look into it more. It’s lightness reminded me more of traditional (Lopez heredira) but style wise it wasn’t quite as elegant but still good. The slight earthiness was great.

Sep 1st, 2023

9.0

Pite had this 24 days ago

Pite had this 24 days ago

Nov 24th, 2024

9.1

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Nov 15th, 2024

9.0

Michael had this a year ago

Michael had this a year ago

Jul 10th, 2023

Chella Palaniappan

9.1

Chella had this 2 years ago

Chella had this 2 years ago

Jun 9th, 2023

9.1

Justin had this 2 years ago

Justin had this 2 years ago

May 14th, 2023