Vintage:

2014

Appellation:

Rioja

2014 Lopez de Heredia "Vina Cubillo" Rioja, Spain (750ml)   

Lopez de Heredia - one of the most venerable producers in Spain produces traditional, was founded over 130 years ago. Following a tradition that has been passed down through generations, their wines are released at least 5-10 years after harvest, which provides added complexity and elegance to their Crianzas and Gran Reservas.

A rarity in Rioja, Lopez de Heredia uses only estate bottled fruit from their prized vineyards- Tondonia, Cubillo, Bosconia, and Zaconia- with the idea that the only way to get the best fruit is to care for the vines themselves.

The Viña Cubillo wine comes from the vineyard Cubillas, which is 2 miles away from the winery. It's height is 1,348 feet above sea level and the vines have an average age of 40 years. The soil is from the terciaria age, composed of clay and limestone. The surface is 59 acres: Tempranillo, Garnacho, Mazuelo and Graciano. Historically the wines from that vineyard were called "Special Harvest.

The 2014 Viña Cubillo Tinto Crianza is superb and shows great depth and nuance, with great freshness. Licorice, spices and smoke combine with cherry juicy notes. Clean with good volume and smooth all the way to its end.

 

Vintage:

2014

Appellation:

Rioja