Vina Cubillo Crianza 2012
R. Lopez de Heredia
Vintage: 2012
Case Format: 6x75cl
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CRITIC REVIEWS
Luis Gutiérrez
I was quite impressed by the 2012 Viña Cubillo Tinto Crianza, a classical Rioja that is nicely crafted, with less aging in barrel than the rest of reds and therefore with more fruit character and less López de Heredia signature. This was born as a red for tapas, a blend of 70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacho and 5% each Graciano and Mazuelo with 13.5% alcohol. It matured in well-seasoned American oak barrels for three years. It has ripe fruit (black rather than red) without excess and a pinch of spices and a twist of oak. 94,500 bottles produced. There are seven lots of this. I tasted a bottled that was filled in May 2018.
Tamlyn Currin
Tobacco scented and just glorious. Rosehips, roses, hibiscus, quince, compote, tobacco. Just glorious (she says, again). The acidity on this… down my spine. A wraith of vanilla pod, of smoke. A wine of memories, pages turned, garden paths wandered in autumn, soft spices, kitchen in the shaft of late afternoon light. It may be their fresher/less serious cuvée, but make no mistake, this is every inch a class act. VVGV (TC)
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