R. López de Heredia Viña Cubillo Crianza Rioja 2018

Name: R. López de Heredia Viña Cubillo Crianza Rioja 2018 | Bine & Vine
Brand: Red
Price: 39.99 USD
Availability: InStock

$39.99

Glistening ruby. Spice-accented aromas of red berries, cherry cola and candied rose, plus a smoky nuance in the background. Supple and energetic in style, with a core of zesty acidity adding lift and cut to bitter cherry and red currant flavors that take a sweeter turn through the mid palate. Finishes long and smooth, delivering gentle tannic grip, a snap of peppery spices and repeating florality.

Grape Varieties:
Tempranillo (70%), Garnacho (20%), Mazuelo and Graciano, the rest, all from our own vineyards.

Ageing period in barrels:
3 years, being racked twice per year.

In stock

Categories: Red, Region, Rioja, Spain, Tempranillo, Wine Tags: Crianza, López de Heredia, Rioja, Spain, Spanish, Tempranillo

López de Heredia Viña Cubillo Crianza 2018

Redolent of red fruits, tomato and mint, equal parts rustic and refined, this earthy, lively red bears no resemblance to the current “international” style of Rioja, nor to the pale, oaky, “smooth” overcropped wines of the 1970’s.

Cubillo stands out in today’s wine universe for the mannerliness and clarity of its expression and its unmistakable class.

Reviews

Wine Advocate – “The red 2018 López de Heredia Viña Cubillo Tinto Crianza is pretty and attractive, fresh and aromatic, floral, the result of a challenging year with lots of rain and high humidity. This is usually the last vineyard to be harvested, and the grapes were picked late, the 26th of October. It’s a blend of 70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacho and 5% each Graciano and Mazuelo that matured in a combination of oak vats and well-seasoned American oak barrels for six years. It’s elegant and clean, young and undeveloped, with very fine tannins and a sleek, polished mouthfeel. It has 13.5% alcohol, a pH of 3.0 and 6.5 grams of acidity. This could be the finest Cubillo in recent times, and it’s a bargain.” (94+ Pts)

Tim Atkin – “Viña Cubillo comes from a large, 24-hectare vineyard called Cubillas in Haro which has more clay in the soil and was used to make clarete-style wines back in the day. Combining Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha and 5% each of Graciano and Mazuelo, it’s savoury, complex and nicely mature with layers of dill and tobacco leaf and an earthy palate of sweet spices, hibiscus and wild strawberry.” (94 Pts)