Urbina
Selección Rioja Tempranillo
La Rioja, Spain
Marketing/Development Kunni/Westerly Wines
Dried red fruit, earth, leather. Better than expected and good with meat.
Dried red fruit, earth, leather. Better than expected and good with meat.
Apr 22nd, 2021
Marvelous 22-year old #rioja just shows how proper storage from a volume producer can yield so much enjoyment in a relatively inexpensive bottle. Opened and poured slightly cooled. Immediate bouquet much fresher than expected, crunchy red fruit, black tea, dried flowers. Acidity still vibrant on palate but red/black berry fruit was muted, as expected, but tannins had softened to a delicate texture. After 20-30 minutes in the glass the nose changed markedly with caramel, marzipan tertiary notes drifting out. Aged Rioja is an excellent flexible food-paring wine and proved ideal for a premium steakhouse experience.. Bacon-wrapped shrimp tasted delicious with this wine.
Marvelous 22-year old #rioja just shows how proper storage from a volume producer can yield so much enjoyment in a relatively inexpensive bottle. Opened and poured slightly cooled. Immediate bouquet much fresher than expected, crunchy red fruit, black tea, dried flowers. Acidity still vibrant on palate but red/black berry fruit was muted, as expected, but tannins had softened to a delicate texture. After 20-30 minutes in the glass the nose changed markedly with caramel, marzipan tertiary notes drifting out. Aged Rioja is an excellent flexible food-paring wine and proved ideal for a premium steakhouse experience.. Bacon-wrapped shrimp tasted delicious with this wine.
Aug 12th, 2022Medium ruby with pretty purple undertones. The nose arrives a bit muted, a bit subtle at first but the action soon picks up with some nice smoked meat and wood aromas. Floral notes really begin to dominate after an hour or so with tobacco and vanilla coming to join the party. Cherries, both black and red, along with raspberries and just a touch of warm blueberry pie.
At 22 years of age, this is showing so well. Feels youthful and vigorous with years to go. No sign of fading or bricking whatsoever. Well integrated and fairly robust in spots. There’s a nice level of complexity to be found here. The soft, subtle spice is ever present and a joy. The dark fruit shines after a lengthy decant with that oak coming through towards the end. The finish is long and lusty and leaves you wanting just a little more. Really, really fun.
Medium ruby with pretty purple undertones. The nose arrives a bit muted, a bit subtle at first but the action soon picks up with some nice smoked meat and wood aromas. Floral notes really begin to dominate after an hour or so with tobacco and vanilla coming to join the party. Cherries, both black and red, along with raspberries and just a touch of warm blueberry pie.
At 22 years of age, this is showing so well. Feels youthful and vigorous with years to go. No sign of fading or bricking whatsoever. Well integrated and fairly robust in spots. There’s a nice level of complexity to be found here. The soft, subtle spice is ever present and a joy. The dark fruit shines after a lengthy decant with that oak coming through towards the end. The finish is long and lusty and leaves you wanting just a little more. Really, really fun.
Silky tannins on an forest floor with brambly fruit. Classic rioja showing its age nicely!
Silky tannins on an forest floor with brambly fruit. Classic rioja showing its age nicely!
Jul 29th, 2021
Fruity nose, not overly alcoholic, reddish brown colour, smooth, dark, elegant palette with a touch of tannins brightening up at the end.
Fruity nose, not overly alcoholic, reddish brown colour, smooth, dark, elegant palette with a touch of tannins brightening up at the end.
Dec 2nd, 2019
First time I used a blender to aerate. Thirty pulses and it was 3 hours more evolved. Nice wine, good nose and palate. All the hallmarks of rioja are present.
First time I used a blender to aerate. Thirty pulses and it was 3 hours more evolved. Nice wine, good nose and palate. All the hallmarks of rioja are present.
Jul 29th, 2018
By the glass option. Heavy black olive upon open. Dried fig and leather. When paired with beef tartare, the wine gained some of its fruit back. Def a food wine and fun to try a rioja with age
By the glass option. Heavy black olive upon open. Dried fig and leather. When paired with beef tartare, the wine gained some of its fruit back. Def a food wine and fun to try a rioja with age
Jul 6th, 2018
Very interesting, like nothing I've ever tasted. Full with a light green taste
Very interesting, like nothing I've ever tasted. Full with a light green taste
Sep 26th, 2016