Castillo Clavijo
Rioja Tempranillo
La Rioja, Spain
Just ok. Had this at a tasting. A bit harsh.
Just ok. Had this at a tasting. A bit harsh.
Jan 13th, 2020
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.
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
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
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
Cherry and tobacco. Pleasant but not much more.
Cherry and tobacco. Pleasant but not much more.
Feb 19th, 2018