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Crianza Ribera del Duero Tempranillo

9.019 ratings

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Ribera del Duero, Castilla y León, Spain

Tempranillo

Lamb, Tomato-Based, Polenta, Hard Cheese, Pork, Beef, Pasta, Mushrooms, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Venison, Exotic Spices, Potato, Turkey, Beans & Peas, Herbs, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Duck, Salami & Prosciutto, White Rice, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lasagna, Pizza, Barbecue, Mexican Cuisine, Onion, Shallot, Garlic

Top Notes For

9.5

Nose: cherries, plums, mushrooms, licorice, wet wool
Taste: big soy sauce with sour cherries and under-ripe strawberries
The first time I had this, it had aged for about 9 years and the tannins were huge - after aging for 15 years, the tannins have mellowed and opened up a very (VERY) subtle sweetness which complements the umami profile really well.

Nose: cherries, plums, mushrooms, licorice, wet wool
Taste: big soy sauce with sour cherries and under-ripe strawberries
The first time I had this, it had aged for about 9 years and the tannins were huge - after aging for 15 years, the tannins have mellowed and opened up a very (VERY) subtle sweetness which complements the umami profile really well.

Jan 18th, 2026

8.8

Little bit of smoke on the nose with dense candied fruit. Nice and plush on the palate - black cherry, licorice. Full tannins. Enjoyable.

Little bit of smoke on the nose with dense candied fruit. Nice and plush on the palate - black cherry, licorice. Full tannins. Enjoyable.

Apr 8th, 2017

8.8

Good effort. Won't win awards but will win some applause.

Good effort. Won't win awards but will win some applause.

Feb 11th, 2017

9.1

Very good Crianza.

Very good Crianza.

Sep 8th, 2016

9.5

Great dark berry flavors with hints of vanilla and spice...a really great tempranillo at a great value!

Great dark berry flavors with hints of vanilla and spice...a really great tempranillo at a great value!

Mar 18th, 2016

9.1

Excellent. Dry, yet smooth with hints of blackberries with a tart finish

Excellent. Dry, yet smooth with hints of blackberries with a tart finish

Jan 31st, 2016

9.5

La cuchara

La cuchara

Oct 25th, 2015

10

Great wine smooth light and delicious

Great wine smooth light and delicious

Oct 18th, 2015

8.3

Nose of ripe fruit. Taste initially of fruit but not dry enough for me

Nose of ripe fruit. Taste initially of fruit but not dry enough for me

Oct 6th, 2015

9.1

Very nice Ribero that we had @ La Azotea while in Sevilla.

Very nice Ribero that we had @ La Azotea while in Sevilla.

Dec 30th, 2014