Cubillo Crianza
Spain
Rioja
2017

This vineyard is two miles away from the winery at an altitude of 1,348 feet above sea level; the vines are an average age of 40 years of age. The soil is from the terciaria age, composed of clay and limestone. The surface is 24 hectares, and is planted to Tempranillo, Garnacho, Mazuelo and Graciano. Historically the wines from that vineyard were called "Special Harvest", but is now the source of their Viña Cubillo.
65% Tempranillo, 25% Garnacho, 10% Graciano, and Mazuelo. Spontaneous fermentation in large oak vats and aged for three years. Racked twice per year and at least 3 years in bottle before released.
SKU/Code:
DB0248-17
Product Line:
Wine
Red
Varietal:
Tempranillo
Farming Type:
Sustainable
Shelf Talker Score (number):
94
Shelf Talker
Traditional Rioja

Lopez de Heredia
Cubillo Crianza 2017
94
Tim Atkin
Tempranillo
Spain
Rioja
70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha and 5% of Graciano and Mazuelo, all from the 80-year-old Cubillas vineyard, this is ripe and savoury, with lots of racy cranberry acidity and soft tannins
Sustainable