| Type | Red wine |
|---|---|
| Region | |
| Grapes | |
| Producer | |
| Allergens | Contains sulfites |
| Alcohol contenti | 13.0% |
| Production | 99,000 bottles |
Viña Cubillo
2016A small yet great classic
94
PARKER
Spec sheet
The wine
Viña Cubillo is the shortest aged red wine from Viña Tondonia. Created for a more immediate enjoyment and more versatile on the dining table.
What does this wine taste like?
Aromas delight the nose with sensations of purity, fine leather and winemaking traditions. Aromas which tell you immediately which winery a wine is from, a habitual character of Viña Tondonia wines. Red tile-coloured tones around the rim indicate a well-evolved wine. Flavours and aromas of damp undergrowth, dew-covered fallen leaves, cocoa, cherries in liqueur, liquorice... the list is endless.
| Light | Bold | |
|---|---|---|
| Smooth | Tannic | |
| Dry | Sweet | |
| Soft | Acidic |
View | Ruby red / Bright |
|---|---|
Bouquet | Fresh / Plums / Black pepper / Sweet spices / Eucalyptus / Liquorice |
Mouth | Fine / Fresh / Persistent |
Drinking and storing
Although it is the younger sibling among the firm's red wines, it deserves to be treated as the great wine it is. For this reason, we recommend decanting briefly before drinking. It is best served around 18ºC in a wide-bowl wine glass with a narrow opening.
It can be laid down for at least a decade without losing any of its qualities.
18ºC
Food pairing
Viña Cubillo pairs wonderfully with a dish of stewed kidney beans, vegetables and pork, especially on a cold autumn or winter day.
Vegetables / Small game / Wild mushrooms
Ratings and awards
| 2016 | 94 PK | |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 93 PK | |
| 2014 | 92 PK | 94 SK |
| 2013 | 92+ PK | 93 SK |
| 2012 | 93 PK | 95 SK |
| 2011 | 92 PK | 95 SK |
PK: ParkerSK: Suckling
Wine critics reviewsReviews by Parker and Jancis Robinson
Customer reviews
Winemaking
Viña Cubillo is aged for 3 years in pre-used American oak barrels and decanted twice a year. Egg yolks are used to clarify the wine following traditional winemaking methods.
| Ageing period | 36 months |
|---|---|
| Barrel age | Used |
| Type of wood | American oak |
| Clarification and filtration | Unfiltered |
Vineyards
Viña Cubillas
The vineyard which lends its name to the Viña Cubillo wine is located in Rioja Alta and makes the most of the Atlantic-influenced microclimate. Different varieties are planted in the necessary proportions to ensure that the quality and balance of the resulting wine expresses the character of the terroir.
| Vine age | 40 years |
|---|---|
| Soil | Calcareous-clay |
| Climate | Atlantic |
The winery
Bodegas R. López de Heredia
R. López de Heredia (Viña Tondonia) is one of the names which inspires most respect and admiration with regard to wineries producing "fine wine". It is, moreover, the oldest winery in the emblematic town of Haro and one of the first three set up in La Rioja.
