Carlos Rodriguez
Valpopi Ribera del Duero Tempranillo Blend
Ribera del Duero, Castilla y León, Spain
Nicely put together - good value for money
Nicely put together - good value for money
Oct 12th, 2017
Excellent with grilled lamp chops and herbed couscous
Excellent with grilled lamp chops and herbed couscous
Oct 30th, 2016
Day 1: Very light and fruity- I was expecting something heavy and a little bitter, based in what I'd read of the grape. But it was quite easy to drink and went well with my steak and salad. I would have picked slightly lighter fare than steak if I had known this wine would be so lively! If I can get this again, I will age it to see how it compares.
Day 2: Matured noticeably, much more body, less easy drinking but still delicious, if not moreso. I now get a slight oak(?) edge, with notes of coca. I do get a bit of fruit, but it's bow blackcurrant. So if you did not like this Tempranillo when you opened it, try it the next day. It transforms quite a bit. I liked both. A perfect wine experience.
Day 1: Very light and fruity- I was expecting something heavy and a little bitter, based in what I'd read of the grape. But it was quite easy to drink and went well with my steak and salad. I would have picked slightly lighter fare than steak if I had known this wine would be so lively! If I can get this again, I will age it to see how it compares.
Day 2: Matured noticeably, much more body, less easy drinking but still delicious, if not moreso. I now get a slight oak(?) edge, with notes of coca. I do get a bit of fruit, but it's bow blackcurrant. So if you did not like this Tempranillo when you opened it, try it the next day. It transforms quite a bit. I liked both. A perfect wine experience.
Very nice with wagyu rib-eye and mushroom risotto.
Very nice with wagyu rib-eye and mushroom risotto.
Apr 4th, 2016My first Tempranillo. Very light and fruity- I was expecting something heavy and a little bitter, based in what I'd read of the grape. But it was quite easy to drink and went well with my steak and salad. I would have picked slightly lighter fare than steak if I had known this wine would be so lively! If I can get this again, I will age it to see how it compares.
EDIT: Day 1 it tasted of red fruit, mainly cherry. On Day 2 this wine has matured noticeably. I now get a slight oak(?) edge, with notes of coca. I do get a bit of fruit, but it's bow blackcurrant. So if you, like some reviewers on NakedWines, did not like this Tempranillo when you opened it, try it the next day. It transforms quite a bit. I liked both.
My first Tempranillo. Very light and fruity- I was expecting something heavy and a little bitter, based in what I'd read of the grape. But it was quite easy to drink and went well with my steak and salad. I would have picked slightly lighter fare than steak if I had known this wine would be so lively! If I can get this again, I will age it to see how it compares.
EDIT: Day 1 it tasted of red fruit, mainly cherry. On Day 2 this wine has matured noticeably. I now get a slight oak(?) edge, with notes of coca. I do get a bit of fruit, but it's bow blackcurrant. So if you, like some reviewers on NakedWines, did not like this Tempranillo when you opened it, try it the next day. It transforms quite a bit. I liked both.
