Martinez Lacuesta

Reserva Especial Rioja Tempranillo

9.038 ratings
8.919 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
Lars Fasel

Incredible. Tastes exactly like super old premium burg. Spectacular

Incredible. Tastes exactly like super old premium burg. Spectacular

Sep 20th, 2022
Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

8.9

A very nice bottle showing classic elegance. There is bottle variation in this wine

A very nice bottle showing classic elegance. There is bottle variation in this wine

Apr 23rd, 2018
Meena Reisetter

Was surprised that this Rioja had so much life in it after all these years!! Pretty smooth, hints of dried fruits. I've completely changed my mind on riojas and live them

Was surprised that this Rioja had so much life in it after all these years!! Pretty smooth, hints of dried fruits. I've completely changed my mind on riojas and live them

1 person found it helpfulDec 5th, 2014
Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

6.7

Dried out and lacking substance

Dried out and lacking substance

Sep 18th, 2016
Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

8.9

Delicate classic Rioja. Less substantive than many other 64 Riojas. Initially thin and too acidic. Becomes fuller and more balanced after 1 hour of air.

Delicate classic Rioja. Less substantive than many other 64 Riojas. Initially thin and too acidic. Becomes fuller and more balanced after 1 hour of air.

Aug 24th, 2016
Marc Piro

One of the better '22s I've had. Good cork and a low neck fill makes me think it was re-corked and topped up. Still some fruit and acid left, surprisingly good.

One of the better '22s I've had. Good cork and a low neck fill makes me think it was re-corked and topped up. Still some fruit and acid left, surprisingly good.

Jul 23rd, 2015
Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

9.2

Really lovely soft red fruit. Very nice balance

Really lovely soft red fruit. Very nice balance

Apr 25th, 2015
Mike Kerr

Silky smooth and bretty with dried fruit and loads of spice

Silky smooth and bretty with dried fruit and loads of spice

Nov 22nd, 2014
Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

8.3

Somewhat past it's prime. A nice wine but should have been consumed 10 years ago.

Somewhat past it's prime. A nice wine but should have been consumed 10 years ago.

Aug 11th, 2013
Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

7.3

Past prime. Fruit dried out. Was nice 15 years ago.

Past prime. Fruit dried out. Was nice 15 years ago.

Aug 3rd, 2013