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Fine Wine > Tempranillo > Spain > Ribera del Duero > $0-20 > 92-95 Pts

Tempranillo is the staple grape of Rioja -- in the words of The Oxford Companion to Wine, "the Cabernet Sauvignon of Spain." To create greatness, Tempranillo is nearly always blended, usually with Garnacha (aka Grenache) and/or Carignan. Tempranillo is fast ripening, rather tannic and, unlike Cabernet Sauvignon, not that aromatic. It is rarely sold as a stand-alone varietal.


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Bodegas Convento de Las Claras Las Claras 2011 750ml
|   WA: 93   |   


Cellar/Tasting Notes
"... This fabulous bargain over-delivers in every sense. Its dense ruby/purple color is accompanied by abundant notes of lead pencil shavings, white chocolate, espresso roast and creme de cassis. This modern-styled Spanish, super-rich, intense red takes ripeness to the limit. Consume it over the..

Item Price: $17.95
Case Price: $215.40
(12 Units)
165707


Torres Celeste Crianza Ribera del Duero 2009 750ml
|   WA: 90-93   |   


Cellar/Tasting Notes
"The 2009 Celeste is 100% Tempranillo from Ribera del Duero aged for 12 months in French and American oak. It offers up an already complex nose of cedar, exotic spices, incense, lavender, espresso, and blackberry. This is followed by a supple, spicy, ripe, layered wine that will evolve for another..

Item Price: $19.95
Case Price: $239.40
(12 Units)
165403



 
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