Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest shop price | 2017 / 750ml | ≈ $24.20Original CHF 20.00 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
pH 3.0
Grape Varieties 65% Tempranillo, 25% Garnacho; the source then states “10% Graciano, and Mazuelo” without clearly allocating Mazuelo
Drinking Window 2024-2036
Classification Crianza
Region Rioja
Soil Tertiary-age clay and limestone
Elevation 410.0 meters
Sites Viña Cubillas vineyard
Vine Age 40
Fermentation Vessels large old oak vats
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Types used American oak barrels
Used Oak Only Yes
Bottling Date February 2023
Unfiltered Yes
Fining Agents fresh egg whites
Closure Cork
Production Volume 90,000 bottles
Bottles90,000
Production Details For 2017, Bowler reports spontaneous fermentation in large oak vats, three years of ageing, two rackings per year and at least three years in bottle before release. It also reports that April 2017 frost killed all vegetative growth at Cubillo and that the earlier harvest consisted exclusively of second-generation fruit ripened over a shorter cycle. That note gives “6.5 grams of acidity” without a volume denominator or acid-equivalent basis, so the figure is not proposed as total_acidity_gl. A separate exact-vintage sheet recommends serving at 16–18°C and opening one hour beforehand.
Tasting Notes Wine Advocate: damp earth, mushrooms, truffles, forest floor, dry leaves, faded flowers and herbs; polished, medium-bodied and mostly resolved tannins. Vinous: vinous aromas, gentle oak, dark fruit and herbal notes; smooth, juicy, slightly chalky and finely elegant.
Critics Ratings 94/100 Tim Atkin MW; 93/100 Wine Advocate; 92/100 Vinous
Vintages
2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
pH 3.0
Total Acidity 6.5 g/L
Grape Varieties Tempranillo, Garnacha, Mazuelo, Graciano
Tempranillo65%
Garnacha25%
Mazuelo5%
Graciano5%
Drinking Window 2019-2035+
Classification Crianza
Region Rioja
Soil Clay and limestone
Elevation 410.0 meters
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Viña Cubillo
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Destemmed
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Details 100% Second Fill Oak
Second Fill Oak100%
Oak Types used oak barrels
Barrel Size American oak barrels
Used Oak Only Yes
Bottling Date November 2022
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Fining Agents fresh egg whites
Closure Cork
Production Volume 92,000 bottles
Bottles92,000
Production Details Grapes from Viña Cubillo vineyard (24-hectare plot, 2 miles from winery). Superb vintage year with quality, quantity and freshness. 3 years aging in used oak barrels with hand racking twice yearly. Fined with fresh egg whites. Unfiltered, bottled in 75 cl bottles. Bottled November 2022. Robert Parker 94 pts.
Certifications DOC Rioja (Denominación de Origen Calificada)
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2017 / 750ml | ≈ $24.20Original CHF 20.00 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2018 / 750ml | ≈ $27.95Original CHF 23.10 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2018 / — | ≈ $27.71Original CHF 22.90 | realwines.ch ↗ |
| Wine-SearcherLWIN 1282030 | — | — | wine-searcher.com ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
Avda. de Vizcaya, 3. 26200 Haro. La Rioja
Phone
941.310.244