Bodegas Sierra Cantabria

Reserva Rioja Tempranillo

8.990 ratings
8.816 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
"Odedi"

This is a fruit forward Spanish red blend from Rioja.

Showing black and red fruits with earth, wood, spices, chocolates, tobacco, earth, vegetables, peppercorn and black tea.

Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with medium finish and fine tannins.

Good by itself or with food. Good right out of the bottle and gets earthier as it opens up (30 minutes).

14% alcohol by volume.

87 Points.

$13.

This is a fruit forward Spanish red blend from Rioja.

Showing black and red fruits with earth, wood, spices, chocolates, tobacco, earth, vegetables, peppercorn and black tea.

Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with medium finish and fine tannins.

Good by itself or with food. Good right out of the bottle and gets earthier as it opens up (30 minutes).

14% alcohol by volume.

87 Points.

$13.

Nov 23rd, 2019
Felipe Ferreiro

Sommelier/Wine Director Restaurante Las Rias Bajas

9.0

Capa alta, en nariz café y cacao, yema y pan tostado. En boca estructura fino y con final largoooo y sedoso

Capa alta, en nariz café y cacao, yema y pan tostado. En boca estructura fino y con final largoooo y sedoso

1 person found it helpfulJan 23rd, 2015
Daron Watson

dark funky nose ~ modernISH palate w dark (purple?) fruit, sultanas, rum cake, slightly astringent finish w peppercorns& herbs

dark funky nose ~ modernISH palate w dark (purple?) fruit, sultanas, rum cake, slightly astringent finish w peppercorns& herbs

Apr 4th, 2017
Big Bob Dillon aka G-Somm

18

Oct 2nd, 2013
President Obama

at Ron and Melissa's for tapas

at Ron and Melissa's for tapas

Sep 6th, 2022
Don Perkins

A luscious Tempranillo that pairs well with spicy chicken dishes and stands well on its own.

A luscious Tempranillo that pairs well with spicy chicken dishes and stands well on its own.

Sep 3rd, 2022
Arshad Tayyeb

Somehow more complex than the 2010 and great earthiness and meatiness. Okakey

Somehow more complex than the 2010 and great earthiness and meatiness. Okakey

May 14th, 2022
Joan Beckman

2005 reserva- aged well and was wonderful bold taste with smooth finish

2005 reserva- aged well and was wonderful bold taste with smooth finish

Apr 17th, 2022
Bob & Elaine J.

Really nice nose and big but not bold.

Really nice nose and big but not bold.

Aug 9th, 2021
Cindy Glennon

Bar Harbor. A French tasting Rioja with a nice fruit and smoke balance; dry side. Had with paella. Delicious.

Bar Harbor. A French tasting Rioja with a nice fruit and smoke balance; dry side. Had with paella. Delicious.

Aug 31st, 2019