Bodegas Izadi

Reserva Rioja Tempranillo

9.049 ratings
9.28 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
Mark Dilly

Starts out with a slight acid taste. But melts into a rich earthy smooth raspberry fusion. Very dark color for a Rioja which masked the spice after taste at the end. Best to drink with meat or pasta. Might age well for another five years.

Starts out with a slight acid taste. But melts into a rich earthy smooth raspberry fusion. Very dark color for a Rioja which masked the spice after taste at the end. Best to drink with meat or pasta. Might age well for another five years.

1 person found it helpfulJul 30th, 2015
Kenny Baldridge

Wow! Lots of toasty spice.

Wow! Lots of toasty spice.

1 person found it helpfulDec 14th, 2014
April Yap-Hennig

Wine writer SacredDrop.com

9.0

Dark berries, cinnamon, tobacco,, sour cherries, tart but balanced finish.

Dark berries, cinnamon, tobacco,, sour cherries, tart but balanced finish.

Nov 5th, 2014
Jason Karley

Yeah. Sure. Nice.

Yeah. Sure. Nice.

May 10th, 2015
Peter Smith

One of the finest Riojas I've had. Balanced and luscious.

One of the finest Riojas I've had. Balanced and luscious.

May 4th, 2015
Gayla Underkoffler

This is an all time favorite of ours. Deep dark earthy dry with overtones of anise and smoke. Yuuuummmmmmmm

This is an all time favorite of ours. Deep dark earthy dry with overtones of anise and smoke. Yuuuummmmmmmm

Apr 24th, 2015
Steve Martel

Toasty herbs; dried dark fruit; light wood good structure ; evolves and dries out

Toasty herbs; dried dark fruit; light wood good structure ; evolves and dries out

Apr 24th, 2015
Alberto Carabaza

It's been my favorite wine for years now rediscovered in Mexico

It's been my favorite wine for years now rediscovered in Mexico

Jan 8th, 2015
Methyl Anthranilate

Modern style Rioja, fruit forward and early drinking.

Modern style Rioja, fruit forward and early drinking.

Jan 4th, 2015
Philip Marin

Superb Rioja, very smooth and full bodied. Great finish

Superb Rioja, very smooth and full bodied. Great finish

Dec 13th, 2014