"The standout wine in the portfolio must be the 2017 Viña Cubillo Tinto Crianza, which this year shows greater development and faster aging, with more tertiary notes than the other 2013 and 2014 reds I tasted alongside it. [...] It has notes of damp earth, mushrooms, truffles and forest floor, dry leaves, flowers and decaying herbs. The palate is polished, medium-bodied, with mostly resolved tannins, and a little lighter. But it's worth it. It was made from a blend of 70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha, and 5% Graciano and Mazuelo from vines averaging 53 years old. It fermented in their old oak vats and matured in used American oak barrels for over three years. [...] 2024-2036" (Robert Parker 2025)
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Eye
Light garnet color, brilliant disc
Nose
Freshness and finesse, cherry jam, plum, orange zest complemented by subtle minty notes.
Mouth
Supple, firm tannins, balanced and vibrant, juicy with delicious fruit, long, mouthwatering finish
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2025
Drink before
2037
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with beef tartare, flank steak with shallots and rosemary, or a platter of fine charcuterie...
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rating (2025 guide) 93/100 (Outstanding wine)
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About wine:
The standout wine in the portfolio must be the 2017 Viña Cubillo Tinto Crianza, which this year shows greater development and faster aging, with more tertiary notes than the other 2013 and 2014 reds I tasted alongside it. The April 2017 frost killed 100% of the vegetation at Cubillo, and the grapes they harvested were exclusively second generation, meaning fruit that ripened in a much shorter cycle, as the harvest was also earlier. It has notes of damp earth, mushrooms, truffles, forest floor, dry leaves, flowers, and decaying herbs. The palate is polished, medium-bodied, with mostly resolved tannins, and a little lighter. But it's worth it. It was made from a blend of 70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha, and 5% Graciano and Mazuelo from vines with an average age of 53 years. It fermented in their old oak vats and matured in used American oak barrels for over three years. It has an alcohol content of 13.5%, a pH of 3.0, and an acidity of 6.5 grams. 90,000 bottles were produced. It was bottled in February 2023. 2024-2036
Vinous
Wine rated (2025 guide) 92/100
About wine:
Viña Cubillo 2017 combines 70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha, 5% Graciano, and 5% Mazuelo from Rioja Alta. It has been aged for three years in American oak barrels. Offering aromas of wine, sweet oak, and black fruit with herbal notes, the frost-affected vintage produced lighter fruit and greener flavors. Creamy, juicy, and slightly chalky, it nonetheless retains the fine elegance of the Cubillo style. 2025-2037
James Suckling
Rated Recommended
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