Castillo Clavijo
Crianza Rioja Tempranillo Garnacha
La Rioja, Spain
Love it! Decent oak and vanilla with fruity dark berries and leather on the nose. Very drinkable with good mouthfeel and tannins. Medium body
Love it! Decent oak and vanilla with fruity dark berries and leather on the nose. Very drinkable with good mouthfeel and tannins. Medium body
2 people found it helpfulDec 3rd, 2013
Fruity, juicy, easy drinking. A touch of tobacco, and spices cherry candy. But there's really nothing much going on. At least what's going on is tasty.
Fruity, juicy, easy drinking. A touch of tobacco, and spices cherry candy. But there's really nothing much going on. At least what's going on is tasty.
Mar 19th, 2016
I feel that of all the Rioja I've tasted, the Crianza styles always own the best complexities given the minimum age requirements ( by law 6 months in barrel, 18 months in bottle). This bottle is aged for 12 months in both French and American oak, and is 75%temprenillo, 25% Garnacha. The nose is not extremely fragrant, however, it exhibits dry tobacco, candied licorice, and caramel. Entering the pallet comes a rush of racy, dark cherry and cranberry, velvet tannins, medium plus acidity, and a finish of vanilla and wild cherry. This vintage was a shining success for Castillo Clavijo.
I feel that of all the Rioja I've tasted, the Crianza styles always own the best complexities given the minimum age requirements ( by law 6 months in barrel, 18 months in bottle). This bottle is aged for 12 months in both French and American oak, and is 75%temprenillo, 25% Garnacha. The nose is not extremely fragrant, however, it exhibits dry tobacco, candied licorice, and caramel. Entering the pallet comes a rush of racy, dark cherry and cranberry, velvet tannins, medium plus acidity, and a finish of vanilla and wild cherry. This vintage was a shining success for Castillo Clavijo.
Feb 25th, 2016
Easy drinking, but a bit too fruity.
Easy drinking, but a bit too fruity.
Apr 6th, 201515/20 (83/100)
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Red cherry nose. Medium body. Med + acidity. Not very tannic. Easy drinking. Doesn't need food 6.5
Red cherry nose. Medium body. Med + acidity. Not very tannic. Easy drinking. Doesn't need food 6.5
Apr 21st, 2014Castillo Clavijo Crianza Rioja does not disappoint. Smooth, berry finish with just the right amount of tart.
Castillo Clavijo Crianza Rioja does not disappoint. Smooth, berry finish with just the right amount of tart.
Mar 15th, 2026
Lighter red, pleasantly tart and drinkable
Lighter red, pleasantly tart and drinkable
Dec 24th, 2017