Tasting - Vinedos Real Rubio Rioja Crianza

Name: Vinedos Real Rubio Rioja Crianza

Variety: Tempranillo, Graciano
Region: Rioja
Country: Spain
Year: 2010
Price: $9.95

Vintage Cellar Review:

"Lightly baked berry aromas vie for attention with leather, spice and mild earth notes, and the result is disjointed. On the palate, this is tight as a drum initially, but more expansive as it unfolds. Cherry, plum, raspberry, vanilla and woodspice flavors finish pure, clean and easy. This is a fine yet manageable Rioja that’s not trying too hard. Drink through 2016"


Personal Review:

I picked up very strong earthy smells from this wine followed by slight hints of vanilla and a little bit of woodspice as described in the review above. The taste for me was a bit spicy, yet balanced by the bitter berry flavors-- like cherry and raspberry. I personally enjoyed this wine-- while I would probably only drink one glass in a sitting. 

Cheers!
Aainy