Lopez de Heredia 2014 Cubillo - Rioja
750ml

815783000099

$29.99

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Lopez de Heredia is one of the most traditional bodegas in Rioja. The Vina Cubillo is aged in cask for less time than their Vina Tondonia and Vina Bosconia, so it's the "youngster" of their line. That said, Crianza to Lopez de Heredia means that in 2023 this 2014 is the current release! Taut tannins, bright fruit and an old-school dusty finish is what Cubillo is all about, and as the reviews show, this vintage does not disappoint.

Reviews for the 2014 vintage:

James Suckling
An earthy, well-aged Rioja with complex aromas of dried oranges, savory dried plums, mushrooms, tobacco and wet leaves. Distinctively zesty with bright, citrusy fruit on the medium-bodied palate, rounded by firm, juicy tannins. Quite a long, outstanding entry-level red from this traditional producer. Very drinkable now, but will also hold. JS94

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2014 Vi�a Cubillo Tinto Crianza is a textbook vintage with some aromatic development, notes of fresh blood and some grainy tannins, perhaps less polished than previous vintages, lively and concentrated, a bit harsh. 2014 was a very rainy vintage. This is usually a blend of 70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacho and 5% each Graciano and Mazuelo matured in well-seasoned, neutral American oak barrels for three years. RP92

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