Bodegas Riojanas

Canchales Tempranillo

8.766 ratings
8.99 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
Matt Hobin

A smooth jam, sensual, with a light touch that reminds me of Spain. Overheard the store owner talking this one up, I'm going to go back and stock up at this price.

A smooth jam, sensual, with a light touch that reminds me of Spain. Overheard the store owner talking this one up, I'm going to go back and stock up at this price.

2 people found it helpfulOct 3rd, 2014
Clayton Bahr

Been liking Joven tempranillos more and more

Been liking Joven tempranillos more and more

May 13th, 2015
Chris Holinger

Better than the Portuguese one from earlier. Still light, but smoother with a solid finish.

Better than the Portuguese one from earlier. Still light, but smoother with a solid finish.

May 30th, 2014
Peter J.

800

800

Apr 24th, 2014
Antoine Pin

Wine Buyer Kroger/QFC

9.1

Not much for an old world styled Rioja!?! Definitely made for the American and Asian palate. But overall a good rendition. Dark fruit and dried up cigar tobacco. Little terroir behind the fruit. $15 / 87pts

Not much for an old world styled Rioja!?! Definitely made for the American and Asian palate. But overall a good rendition. Dark fruit and dried up cigar tobacco. Little terroir behind the fruit. $15 / 87pts

Nov 23rd, 2013
Miguel de Leon

Service Director/Wine Educator Casa Mono

8.7

Much too light for my taste. Niven should be exciting and fruit forward; this was a touch out of sync.

Much too light for my taste. Niven should be exciting and fruit forward; this was a touch out of sync.

Nov 9th, 2013
Heidi Normand Berge

This bad boy needs a little time in the bottle/glass after opening. So perfect with spicy, fatty Italian Nduja spread thick on a garlic baguette...

This bad boy needs a little time in the bottle/glass after opening. So perfect with spicy, fatty Italian Nduja spread thick on a garlic baguette...

Oct 16th, 2013
Ae
6.1

Layer of crystallization at inside of neck. Very thin, a whisker away from sour.

Layer of crystallization at inside of neck. Very thin, a whisker away from sour.

Jan 15th, 2020
Kristen Grimes

All the ripe cherries on the nose, very effervescent on the tongue with a good bit of acid and the continued cherries,, but light bodied and mild tannins. A good first wine, but food would overpower it. @Digby's

All the ripe cherries on the nose, very effervescent on the tongue with a good bit of acid and the continued cherries,, but light bodied and mild tannins. A good first wine, but food would overpower it. @Digby's

Dec 23rd, 2018
Leslie Roop

Lighter body, dark fruit, not very oaky. This does not say old Rioja, if that is what you are after. Not bad for $10

Lighter body, dark fruit, not very oaky. This does not say old Rioja, if that is what you are after. Not bad for $10

Jan 16th, 2018