Leyenda del Castillo

Rioja Tempranillo

8.661 ratings

8.82 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

Top Notes For

9.0

Had with spaghetti and meatballs. Nom nom nom. Great flavor.

Had with spaghetti and meatballs. Nom nom nom. Great flavor.

1 person found it helpfulDec 18th, 2014

8.0

Good all around red

Good all around red

Feb 13th, 2016

7.0

Light and in the tart side

Light and in the tart side

Jun 4th, 2015

8.5

Good table wine, VG price!

Good table wine, VG price!

Apr 23rd, 2015

8.0

Light bodied, dry. Everyday drinking kind of wine

Light bodied, dry. Everyday drinking kind of wine

Mar 2nd, 2015

8.9

A pleasant berry note typical of young tempranillo, followed by tongue-warming tannins. Relative light-body, low acidity and moderate alcohol gives it a certain silkiness with the right meal. Try this wine when a merlot seems wimpy and grenache too florid.

A pleasant berry note typical of young tempranillo, followed by tongue-warming tannins. Relative light-body, low acidity and moderate alcohol gives it a certain silkiness with the right meal. Try this wine when a merlot seems wimpy and grenache too florid.

Feb 13th, 2015

7.5

Simple, fruity, tasty.

Simple, fruity, tasty.

Feb 4th, 2015

Bethany Siggins

8.6

Very nice. Dark berries, rich flavors; well balanced

Very nice. Dark berries, rich flavors; well balanced

Feb 1st, 2015

7.5

Perhaps a bit too light-bodied for our tastes.

Perhaps a bit too light-bodied for our tastes.

Jan 15th, 2015

8.4

Simple easy drinking Rioja that should pair well with most foods. Unpretentious and bright.

Simple easy drinking Rioja that should pair well with most foods. Unpretentious and bright.

Jan 10th, 2015