Drank 7/22/20. Paired with grilled lamb chops.
The DOC sticker on the back has this as a "Riserva", but I see no mention of this on the label. Nose of red cherry, and a bit of heat from the alcohol, which blows off after about 30 min(14% abv). Some slight wood and earthy aromas are present, but take a back seat. Flavors of red cherry and spice with dusty tannins. Medium finish dominated by red fruit and wood notes. Give this one at least 30 minutes to settle. This will make a decent table wine, but for $1-2 more the la gitana bottling from the same producer is a no brainer.
3/22/7/3/3 +50 =88 pts.
Drank 7/22/20. Paired with grilled lamb chops.
The DOC sticker on the back has this as a "Riserva", but I see no mention of this on the label. Nose of red cherry, and a bit of heat from the alcohol, which blows off after about 30 min(14% abv). Some slight wood and earthy aromas are present, but take a back seat. Flavors of red cherry and spice with dusty tannins. Medium finish dominated by red fruit and wood notes. Give this one at least 30 minutes to settle. This will make a decent table wine, but for $1-2 more the la gitana bottling from the same producer is a no brainer.
3/22/7/3/3 +50 =88 pts.
1 person found it helpfulJul 22nd, 2020
Medium ruby color. Sharp tannins on the nose. Medium body, very dry, noted acidity up front with hint of berries. Best slightly chilled. Loved this wine. Would have for most any occasion. Costco in the $15 range.
Medium ruby color. Sharp tannins on the nose. Medium body, very dry, noted acidity up front with hint of berries. Best slightly chilled. Loved this wine. Would have for most any occasion. Costco in the $15 range.
May 8th, 2020
The fruit a bit too ripe and the acidity a bit too high, but overall a very good Rioja Reserva.
The fruit a bit too ripe and the acidity a bit too high, but overall a very good Rioja Reserva.
Aug 28th, 2018
La Rioja, Spain
