"The real steal in this portfolio has to be the 2017 Viña Cubillo Tinto Crianza, which this year shows greater development and is aging more quickly, with more tertiary notes than the other reds from 2013 and 2014 that I tasted alongside it. [...] It features notes of damp earth, mushrooms, truffles, and forest floor, along with dry leaves, flowers, and decaying herbs. On the palate, it’s polished, medium-bodied, with largely integrated tannins, and a bit lighter. But it’s worth it. It was crafted from a blend of 70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha, and 5% Graciano and Mazuelo from vines averaging 53 years of age. It fermented in their old oak vats and aged in used American oak barrels for over three years. [...] 2024–2036” (Robert Parker 2025)
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Eye
Light garnet color, bright core
Nose
Freshness and finesse, with notes of cherry jam, plum, and orange zest, complemented by subtle hints of mint
Palate
Supple, with firm tannins; balanced and vibrant, juicy with luscious fruit, and a long, mouth-watering finish
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink starting at
2025
Drink before
2037
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with beef tartare, flank steak with shallots and rosemary, or a platter of fine charcuterie...
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2025 guide) 93/100 (Outstanding wine)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
The real steal in this selection has to be the 2017 Viña Cubillo Tinto Crianza, which this year shows greater development and is aging more quickly, with more tertiary notes than the other reds from 2013 and 2014 that I tasted alongside it. The April 2017 frost killed 100% of the vegetation at Cubillo, and the grapes they harvested were exclusively from the second generation—fruit that ripened over a much shorter cycle, as the harvest was also earlier. It features notes of damp earth, mushrooms, truffle, and forest floor, along with dry leaves, flowers, and decaying herbs. On the palate, it is polished, medium-bodied, with largely integrated tannins, and slightly lighter. But it’s well worth it. It was crafted from a blend of 70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha, and 5% Graciano and Mazuelo from vines averaging 53 years of age. It fermented in their old oak vats and aged 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 the wine:
The 2017 Viña Cubillo is a blend of 70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha, 5% Graciano, and 5% Mazuelo from the Rioja Alta. It was aged for three years in American oak barrels. Offering aromas of wine, sweet oak, and black fruits with herbal notes, this frost-affected vintage produced lighter fruit and greener flavors. Smooth, juicy, and slightly chalky, it nonetheless retains the refined elegance of the Cubillo style. 2025–2037
James Suckling
Rated "Recommended"
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