Bodegas Sierra Cantabria

El Bosque Rioja Tempranillo

9.377 ratings
9.212 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
Ted
9.4

I am enjoying the beauty out of a Hampton inn paper cup. Debated on taking either 2 bottles or 1 bottle and 2 glasses. Oh well.

I am enjoying the beauty out of a Hampton inn paper cup. Debated on taking either 2 bottles or 1 bottle and 2 glasses. Oh well.

1 person found it helpfulJul 24th, 2015
MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.0

Needs to age. Spicy.

Needs to age. Spicy.

1 person found it helpfulOct 16th, 2014
Matt Duncan

Curious blue fruit hidden beneath heavily toasted mid palate and resolution. Cinnamon stick, smoked vanilla.

Curious blue fruit hidden beneath heavily toasted mid palate and resolution. Cinnamon stick, smoked vanilla.

May 30th, 2016
Giles Bones

This is a full-bodied Tempranillo with a lot of character. Masculine, athletic, fresh.

This is a full-bodied Tempranillo with a lot of character. Masculine, athletic, fresh.

Nov 10th, 2013
Martijn

Wow, time did this wine good. Subtle, silk, vanilla, blue berries and very long. Paired with a great Cote du Boeuf from MRIJ at Mout en Hout.

Wow, time did this wine good. Subtle, silk, vanilla, blue berries and very long. Paired with a great Cote du Boeuf from MRIJ at Mout en Hout.

Apr 12th, 2026
Dan Cobb

Medium body, light fruit, soft finish

Medium body, light fruit, soft finish

Nov 3rd, 2025
Ruud Verhagen

97+

Feb 19th, 2024
Ruud Verhagen

already a very seductive wine…👌🏼

already a very seductive wine…👌🏼

Mar 28th, 2023
Martijn

Nice wine though the PQR is quite off I argue. Many wines I d prefer for half the price of this one.

Nice wine though the PQR is quite off I argue. Many wines I d prefer for half the price of this one.

Feb 11th, 2023
Charles Mires

Just okay. Maybe needs more time but never went anywhere. May never be a decent value, especially given the vintage.

Just okay. Maybe needs more time but never went anywhere. May never be a decent value, especially given the vintage.

Nov 12th, 2021