R. Lopez de Heredia Vina Tondonia Vina Cubillo, 2017

Sweet and Savoury High Quality Rioja Crianza from Top Producer

"Cubillo is always sold as a Crianza, partly because it’s always been done that way, but has nothing whatsoever to do with the kind of high-volume wines you find on supermarket shelves. Pairing Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha and 5% each of Graciano and Mazuelo, all from the 80-year-old Cubillas vineyard, this is sweet and savoury, with lots of racy cranberry acidity and sinewy tannins"
-Tim Atkin 

• Tim Atkin 94/100
• Robert Parker 93/100
• Blend of Tempranillo (70%), 20% Garnacha and 5% each of Graciano and Mazuelo

STORY BEHIND THE WINE

The Lopez de Heredia bodega in Haro is the oldest in the area, developed in 1877. The family continue to cultivate the vineyards and make their wines following the techniques established 140 years ago. They have made a conscious decision not to use modern techniques in their wine-making.