Castillo Clavijo
Rioja Tempranillo
La Rioja, Spain
Just ok. Had this at a tasting. A bit harsh.
Just ok. Had this at a tasting. A bit harsh.
Jan 13th, 2020
Drank 10/26/17. Had with Seared pork chops and cranberry sauce. Nice pairing. PNP.
Black cherry, earth, and mild spice on the nose. Flavors of black cherry, red cherry and earth. Finishes with medium tannins, but no detectable oak which I generally find so appealing in these Riojas. A nice and easy everyday drinker, however. A fuller body chianti alternative that should pair well with most foods. One of the few reds where I haven't seen a vintage on the bottle.
3/21/7/4/3 +50 = 88 pts.
Drank 10/26/17. Had with Seared pork chops and cranberry sauce. Nice pairing. PNP.
Black cherry, earth, and mild spice on the nose. Flavors of black cherry, red cherry and earth. Finishes with medium tannins, but no detectable oak which I generally find so appealing in these Riojas. A nice and easy everyday drinker, however. A fuller body chianti alternative that should pair well with most foods. One of the few reds where I haven't seen a vintage on the bottle.
3/21/7/4/3 +50 = 88 pts.
Medium bodied, kind of thin but juicy. Acidic and lots of berry, jammy finish.
Medium bodied, kind of thin but juicy. Acidic and lots of berry, jammy finish.
1 person found it helpfulMay 21st, 2016Cannot best this for the price. Still smooth on day 3. Delicioso.
Cannot best this for the price. Still smooth on day 3. Delicioso.
Apr 2nd, 2020
Cherry and tobacco. Pleasant but not much more.
Cherry and tobacco. Pleasant but not much more.
Feb 19th, 2018
Super easy to drink, red berry flavors, subtle and tangy
Super easy to drink, red berry flavors, subtle and tangy
Oct 15th, 2017