Bodegas y Vinedos Ilurce
Rio Madre Rioja Graciano
La Rioja, Spain
This graciano from Rioja pretty much offers as much aromatic complexity as you can get in a $10 bottle. Overripe blue and black fruit, almost a blueberry pie. Chocolate, leather, animal musk, and a touch of brett. The palate felt super flabby on day 1, with little acid or tannin to give structure to the rich fruit, but oddly enough feels much more integrated with tannins speaking a little stronger on day 2. This would benefit from at least an hour or two of decanting after opening. Unfortunately the finish is slightly bitter and not especially long or satisfying. There’s plenty of interest here for the price but there are some small issues keeping this from being a great wine.
This graciano from Rioja pretty much offers as much aromatic complexity as you can get in a $10 bottle. Overripe blue and black fruit, almost a blueberry pie. Chocolate, leather, animal musk, and a touch of brett. The palate felt super flabby on day 1, with little acid or tannin to give structure to the rich fruit, but oddly enough feels much more integrated with tannins speaking a little stronger on day 2. This would benefit from at least an hour or two of decanting after opening. Unfortunately the finish is slightly bitter and not especially long or satisfying. There’s plenty of interest here for the price but there are some small issues keeping this from being a great wine.
1 person found it helpfulMar 7th, 2018
Blackberry, blueberry, a hint of black licorice. Full bodied, with enough tannins and acidity to balance. Good wine, especially for the price.
Blackberry, blueberry, a hint of black licorice. Full bodied, with enough tannins and acidity to balance. Good wine, especially for the price.
Aug 5th, 2018Excellent wine for its price. Fully body, rich and great taste.
Excellent wine for its price. Fully body, rich and great taste.
Jul 10th, 2018
