Bodegas Riojanas
Gran Reserva Viña Albina Tempranillo Blend
On to the reds. Tasted blind. Deep reddish tawny color.. Black fruit, earth, spice, some camphor. Seems old. Debate turns to is this a right bank Pomerol or maybe Rioja? It's an 80+ year old Rioja, in amazing condition. This was a late release (2021) from the Domaine, procured from RWC. Really great experience.
On to the reds. Tasted blind. Deep reddish tawny color.. Black fruit, earth, spice, some camphor. Seems old. Debate turns to is this a right bank Pomerol or maybe Rioja? It's an 80+ year old Rioja, in amazing condition. This was a late release (2021) from the Domaine, procured from RWC. Really great experience.
Feb 19th, 2023Soft cherry. Lovely fruit. Faded roses. Clear and delicate. Obviously has age but very haunting. A lovely bottle.
Soft cherry. Lovely fruit. Faded roses. Clear and delicate. Obviously has age but very haunting. A lovely bottle.
Nov 16th, 2022Surprisingly I expected this to be tight. But it was ready. In fact a hint of pirate rum on the nose at open which blew off. Perhaps not much left in the tank here. But very pleasant and great with our meal.
Surprisingly I expected this to be tight. But it was ready. In fact a hint of pirate rum on the nose at open which blew off. Perhaps not much left in the tank here. But very pleasant and great with our meal.
May 22nd, 2022Very bright- some aged edges in color but bright soft red fruit with tart and fresh midpalate. Vivid and pretty- great for the age
Very bright- some aged edges in color but bright soft red fruit with tart and fresh midpalate. Vivid and pretty- great for the age
Aug 9th, 2019One of a number of middle aged gran reservas last night. This was a little underwhelming given the vintage. Still a pleasant, almost Burgundian drink with hints of cherries, pasted peppers, and good acidity. Perhaps a little volatility creeping in.
One of a number of middle aged gran reservas last night. This was a little underwhelming given the vintage. Still a pleasant, almost Burgundian drink with hints of cherries, pasted peppers, and good acidity. Perhaps a little volatility creeping in.
Jun 24th, 2017Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com
Incredible. Still totally alive and fresh. Light red berries. Medium plus acidity.
Incredible. Still totally alive and fresh. Light red berries. Medium plus acidity.
Nov 18th, 2015I really like this one. Not a particularly heavy body or bouquet. But it is very balanced red. Finished nicely on pallet. Very drinkable without interfering. Currant is the only flavor I’m pulling
I really like this one. Not a particularly heavy body or bouquet. But it is very balanced red. Finished nicely on pallet. Very drinkable without interfering. Currant is the only flavor I’m pulling
Aug 29th, 2023Inspección:
Semi Claro a Translucidez sin Presencia de Sedimentos
Brillo: Medio Alto
Color: Granate Cereza con Destellos Violeta
Intensidad: Media Alta
Viscosidad: Media Alta
Menisco: Variación de Ribete Media con Presencia de Segunda Tonalidad Violeta
Matriz Mineral
Olfato:
Intensidad: Media Alta
Frutos Frescos
Frutos Rojos (Cereza, Moras y Grosella)
Flores: Vainilla y Rosas
Especies: Regaliz
Presencia de Madera: Roble
Gusto:
Semi Dulce
Cuerpo: Medio
Acidez: Media
Alcohol: Medio
Taninos: Medio
Complejidad: Media Alta
Final: Medio Largo
Equilibrado
Notas de Cata: Un excelente invitado a la velada, ideal para todo momento !!! Excelente Maridaje para Carnes Rojas !!!
Inspección:
Semi Claro a Translucidez sin Presencia de Sedimentos
Brillo: Medio Alto
Color: Granate Cereza con Destellos Violeta
Intensidad: Media Alta
Viscosidad: Media Alta
Menisco: Variación de Ribete Media con Presencia de Segunda Tonalidad Violeta
Matriz Mineral
Olfato:
Intensidad: Media Alta
Frutos Frescos
Frutos Rojos (Cereza, Moras y Grosella)
Flores: Vainilla y Rosas
Especies: Regaliz
Presencia de Madera: Roble
Gusto:
Semi Dulce
Cuerpo: Medio
Acidez: Media
Alcohol: Medio
Taninos: Medio
Complejidad: Media Alta
Final: Medio Largo
Equilibrado
Notas de Cata: Un excelente invitado a la velada, ideal para todo momento !!! Excelente Maridaje para Carnes Rojas !!!