Bodegas Sonsierra

Crianza Rioja Tempranillo

8.524 ratings
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La Rioja Alta, 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
Wulf Losee

2013 opened June 2021 I’m surprised that most of the reviews of this wine are on the mediocre side. Of course, it’s a crianza so it doesn’t have that oaky astringency that the reservas have. Pomegranate and olives on the nose. Pomegranate on the front. Smooth tannic structure that’s a little heavier than most Riojas I’ve encountered. Mineral finish. This is by no means a complex wine, but it’s simplicity makes it honest and enjoyable.

2013 opened June 2021 I’m surprised that most of the reviews of this wine are on the mediocre side. Of course, it’s a crianza so it doesn’t have that oaky astringency that the reservas have. Pomegranate and olives on the nose. Pomegranate on the front. Smooth tannic structure that’s a little heavier than most Riojas I’ve encountered. Mineral finish. This is by no means a complex wine, but it’s simplicity makes it honest and enjoyable.

Jun 6th, 2021
Dani Ruiz Sanchez

Cereza, frutos rojos, madera

Cereza, frutos rojos, madera

May 30th, 2016
Emily Anderson

Nice Tempranillo, a little more fruit-forward and not quite as full-bodied as I typically like. Had it with Chinese food.

Nice Tempranillo, a little more fruit-forward and not quite as full-bodied as I typically like. Had it with Chinese food.

Feb 6th, 2016
Not an expert

Came recommended by a trusted restaurateur to accompany some rich and delectable plates. Smooth and so sippable. Temeranillo goodness.

Came recommended by a trusted restaurateur to accompany some rich and delectable plates. Smooth and so sippable. Temeranillo goodness.

Apr 10th, 2015
Samuel Danthine

Typical Rioja crianza, dark red fruits, hint of liquorice,

Typical Rioja crianza, dark red fruits, hint of liquorice,

Mar 14th, 2014
Mark Schweizer

Mark had this 2 years ago

Mark had this 2 years ago

Feb 25th, 2023
Federico Mata

Federico had this 3 years ago

Federico had this 3 years ago

May 20th, 2022
Charles Chin

Charles had this 4 years ago

Charles had this 4 years ago

May 20th, 2021
Enric Vila

Enric had this 4 years ago

Enric had this 4 years ago

Dec 13th, 2020
Charles Chin

Charles had this 5 years ago

Charles had this 5 years ago

Feb 2nd, 2020