2016 Vina Cubillo Tinto Crianza

The Viña Cubillo Tinto Crianza 2016 was surprising, spectacular, elegant, clean and fresh like few vintages before. It was a great year, with quality, quantity and freshness. In stark contrast to the previous 2015, which was a much warmer and riper year. The 2016 has a moderate alcohol content and above all the impression of less ripeness (even if the alcohol content is very similar). It feels very young, still quite original. Mercedes explains: "Cubillas, a 24-hectare plot, is a vineyard that could produce Gran Reserva wines. It is a very good vineyard, but we would miss the Crianza in our range". In fact, the comment was that this vintage is even a challenge for the Viña Tondonia red wine "because of its price". It is indeed a bargain. "But it doesn't have the finesse of Tondonia," concluded María José. In any case, it's super tasty. 92,000 bottles were produced. It was bottled in November 2022. [94/100 Luis Gutiérrez; The Wine Advocate]

Grape variety: 70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha, 5% Graciano, 5% Mazuelo

Taste: Taste
Alcohol content: 13.5% vol.
Wine Advocate (Robert Parker): 94/100
Allergen information: Contains sulphites

Bottler, importer: López de Heredia, Avda. de Vizcaya 3, 26200 Haro (La Rioja), Spain