Castillo Clavijo

Rioja Tempranillo

8.85 ratings

-no 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

Top Notes For

8.6

Being used to Crianza Tempranillos that are more full bodied with spicier notes, this was rather subtle in comparison. This non vintage Clavijo has medium plus tannins with leathery and cherry notes. Moderate minus acidity and went well with a simple top sirloin steak. Medium bodied with some translucency typical of Tempranillo and what I'd describe as a dark ruby color. Pleasant mouthfeel followed by jammy red fruit. Medium finish and medium complexity.

Being used to Crianza Tempranillos that are more full bodied with spicier notes, this was rather subtle in comparison. This non vintage Clavijo has medium plus tannins with leathery and cherry notes. Moderate minus acidity and went well with a simple top sirloin steak. Medium bodied with some translucency typical of Tempranillo and what I'd describe as a dark ruby color. Pleasant mouthfeel followed by jammy red fruit. Medium finish and medium complexity.

Mar 21st, 2016

8.9

Juan had this 8 years ago

Juan had this 8 years ago

Mar 3rd, 2017

9.4

Jara had this 11 years ago

Jara had this 11 years ago

Jun 22nd, 2014

9.1

Bob had this 11 years ago

Bob had this 11 years ago

Aug 11th, 2013

8.1

J had this 12 years ago

J had this 12 years ago

May 19th, 2013

Ashtin had this 12 years ago

Ashtin had this 12 years ago

Oct 21st, 2012