Lopez Cristobal Reserva
75cl
Excellent Tempranillo reserva from the Ribera del Duero. Concentrated, fleshy, full bodied, well balanced, spicy, and savory. Fine, rich tannins, and a lingering finish.
Excellent Tempranillo reserva from the Ribera del Duero. Concentrated, fleshy, full bodied, well balanced, spicy, and savory. Fine, rich tannins, and a lingering finish.
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green | |
Nose | Aromas of ripe, black fruits. Complex, and representing Finca Valera's unique terroir. |
Palate | Concentrated, fleshy, full bodied, well balanced, spicy, savory, with fine rich tannins and a lingering finish. |
Colour | Deep cherry |
Fact Sheet | |
Fluid | 75cl |
Grape Variety | 95% Tempranillo, 5% Merlot |
Alcohol % | 13.5% |
Style | Dry, Full bodied |
Estate/Producer | Bodegas Lopez Cristobal |
Country | Spain |
Region/AOC | Ribera del Duero |
Vintage | 2014 |
Making Techniques | Produced from 35 year old vines, grown at an altitude of 840m in chalky clay. Grapes are picked by hand and then the finest are chosen using a selection table. Fermentation takes place at 30ºC, and the wine is then aged in a combination of French and American oak for 16 months. It is then bottle aged for 24 months before release. |
Closure | Cork |
Awards and/or Press Quotes | |
Awards and/or Press Quotes | - Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2014: Gold Medal (2010 Vintage) - International Concourse of Brussels 2019: Gold Medal (2014 Vintage) |