Castillo Clavijo

Rioja Tempranillo

8.789 ratings
7.82 pro ratings
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
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Just ok. Had this at a tasting. A bit harsh.

Just ok. Had this at a tasting. A bit harsh.

Jan 13th, 2020
Ken Z
8.8

Drank 10/26/17. Had with Seared pork chops and cranberry sauce. Nice pairing. PNP.

Black cherry, earth, and mild spice on the nose. Flavors of black cherry, red cherry and earth. Finishes with medium tannins, but no detectable oak which I generally find so appealing in these Riojas. A nice and easy everyday drinker, however. A fuller body chianti alternative that should pair well with most foods. One of the few reds where I haven't seen a vintage on the bottle.

3/21/7/4/3 +50 = 88 pts.

Drank 10/26/17. Had with Seared pork chops and cranberry sauce. Nice pairing. PNP.

Black cherry, earth, and mild spice on the nose. Flavors of black cherry, red cherry and earth. Finishes with medium tannins, but no detectable oak which I generally find so appealing in these Riojas. A nice and easy everyday drinker, however. A fuller body chianti alternative that should pair well with most foods. One of the few reds where I haven't seen a vintage on the bottle.

3/21/7/4/3 +50 = 88 pts.

1 person found it helpfulOct 17th, 2017
Larie Z

Medium bodied, kind of thin but juicy. Acidic and lots of berry, jammy finish.

Medium bodied, kind of thin but juicy. Acidic and lots of berry, jammy finish.

1 person found it helpfulMay 21st, 2016
Sofia Horvath

A bit too acidic for my taste.

A bit too acidic for my taste.

Nov 25th, 2014
Tree Kilpatrick

Pretty purple label. Smells of fruit and creams. Cooked together. Hint of herbs. Flavors are tart and juicy. Bit of blueberries and blackberries. Simple and friendly. It’s not bad, but not a complete or complex Rioja.

Pretty purple label. Smells of fruit and creams. Cooked together. Hint of herbs. Flavors are tart and juicy. Bit of blueberries and blackberries. Simple and friendly. It’s not bad, but not a complete or complex Rioja.

May 10th, 2024
Joe F
8.2

Rating for crianza Tempranillo from Rioja. Spicy, red fruits, slightly more on the leathery scale but well balanced. Drinkable for the price

Rating for crianza Tempranillo from Rioja. Spicy, red fruits, slightly more on the leathery scale but well balanced. Drinkable for the price

Apr 2nd, 2021
Matt Forester

Cherry and tobacco. Pleasant but not much more.

Cherry and tobacco. Pleasant but not much more.

Feb 19th, 2018
Amanda Wadeson

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving

Nov 26th, 2017
Jen Sullivan

3rd bottle at wister.

3rd bottle at wister.

Nov 18th, 2017
Angel Free

Very good - smooth - great price

Very good - smooth - great price

Nov 18th, 2017