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Manuel Quintano - Rioja El Pionero 2014

Manuel Quintano - Rioja El Pionero 2014

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4/5 (6 customers)

Aged for only three months in barrels, El Pionero reveals intense aromas of vanilla and chocolate with a hint of coffee. The bouquet is well-balanced, fruity, and spicy. On the palate, red fruits, licorice, and dark chocolate linger in a long, warm finish.

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Estate

Bodega y Vinedos Labastida

Vintage

Manuel Quintano El Pionero

Vintage

2014

Designation

Rioja

Region

Spain

Grape varieties

100% Tempranillo

Viticulture

traditional and neat

Grape harvest

at optimal maturity

Wine making

Destemming and crushing. Cold pre-fermentation maceration for 36 hours. Fermentation in stainless steel vats at 26°C.

Livestock farming

3 months in barrels (80% French, 20% American)

Alcohol content

14%

Eye

ruby red

Nose

aromas of vanilla and chocolate with a hint of coffee. Notes of licorice and red berries on a bed of spices

Mouth

flavors of red berries, licorice, and dark chocolate. Long, warm finish.

Serve

at 16°C

Drink from

2018

Drink before

2021

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

Pairs well with medium-aged cheeses and Spanish tapas.

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4/5

based on 6 reviews

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Review and opinion by Mr. DAVID S. Published on 08/29/2018

A very pleasant Rioja, offering good value for money.

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Review and opinion by Mr. PATRICE K. Published on 08/05/2018

Very good wine, but needs to be aged.

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Review and opinion by Mr. PATRICK L. Published on 08/21/2019

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Review and opinion by Mr. SEBASTIEN M. Published on 07/04/2018

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