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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 just 3 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, notes of red berries, licorice, and dark chocolate linger into 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 meticulous

Grape Harvest

at optimal maturity

Wine Making

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

Livestock Farming

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

Alcohol content

14%

Eye

ruby-red dress

Nose

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

Palate

Notes of red berries, licorice, and dark chocolate. A long, warm finish

Serve

at 16°C

Drink starting at

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 by Mr. DAVID S. Posted on August 29, 2018

A very pleasant Rioja that offers good value for the price.

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Review by Mr. PATRICE K. Posted on August 5, 2018

A very good wine, but it needs to age.

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Review by Mr. PATRICK L. Posted on August 21, 2019

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Review by Mr. LOUIS C. Posted on April 17, 2019

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Review by Mr. GUY L. Posted on August 17, 2018

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