Viña Cubillo 2016
13.83₣ (Exc. VAT bot. 75 cl.) / Switzerland
López de Heredia Viña Tondonia
Rioja
1 for immediate shipment, 24 more will arrive in 4 days. More, available on 12/12/2024
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2016 Viña Cubillo Tinto Crianza was surprising, spectacular, elegant, clean and fresh like few vintages before. It was a superb year, with quality, quantity and freshness. It's quite the opposite from the previous 2015, which was a much warmer and riper year. The 2016s have moderate alcohol and especially the perception of less ripeness (even though the alcohol is very similar). It feels very young, still quite primary. Mercedes explained, 'Cubillas, a 24-hectare plot, is a vineyard that could produce Gran Reserva wines. It's 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 'because of its price.' It is indeed a bargain. 'But it doesn't have the finesse of Tondonia,' concluded María José. Anyway, it's super tasty. 92,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in November 2022.
Features
Type of wine
Pairings
Style
Occasions
Size
Appellation
Alcohol
13.0%
Grapes
Serving
Between 16ºC and 18ºC
Winemaking
Aged for 3 years in French oak barrels.
Description
Viña Cubillo is a red wine made from classic Rioja varietals such as Tempranillo, Garnacha Tinta, Mazuelo and Graciano. This wine is produced by the Bodega López de Heredia Viña Tondonia in the D.O.Ca. La Rioja.
The grapes with which the wine is made come from an estate called Viña Cubillas, more than 40 years old. The estate, like the rest of the estate's vineyards, was acquired by the great-grandfather of the López de Heredia family.
The vineyards are located at 465 metres above sea level, planted on tertiary-age clay-limestone soils.
Elaboration
The grapes are harvested by hand. Viña Cubillo wine is made using a traditional vinification process. The wine is aged for 3 years, subjected to 2 annual rackings and clarified with egg whites before bottling without filtering.
Taste
Elegant and refined on the palate, with good volume, structure and freshness, finishing with a fruity balance and well-integrated ageing notes.
A classic red wine from La Rioja
The red wine Viña Cubillo has been produced by the exceptional Bodega López de Heredia Viña Tondonia. This winery is the oldest in the city of Haro, in La Rioja Alta, and one of the first 3 wineries in La Rioja.
Viña Cubillo is the red wine planned to be enjoyed and with a greater versatility at the table.
This wine is the perfect accompaniment to red beans stewed with vegetables and pork, especially on cold days in autumn or winter.
And you, have you tried this excellent wine yet? Leave us your comments!
Shipping to Switzerland
50% discount on orders over 375.76₣*Estimated transit time: 6-7 working days.
| Bottles | Price | Over 375.76₣* |
|---|---|---|
| 1-6 | 22.69₣ | 11.34₣ (-11.34₣) |
| 7-12 | 28.09₣ | 14.04₣ (-14.04₣) |
| 13-18 | 34.66₣ | 17.33₣ (-17.33₣) |
| 19-24 | 43.59₣ | 21.79₣ (-21.79₣) |
| 25-30 | 48.85₣ | 24.42₣ (-24.42₣) |
| 31-36 | 54.49₣ | 27.24₣ (-27.24₣) |
| 37-42 | 58.24₣ | 29.12₣ (-29.12₣) |
| 43-48 | 60.12₣ | 30.06₣ (-30.06₣) |
| 49-54 | 65.76₣ | 32.88₣ (-32.88₣) |
| 55-60 | 71.39₣ | 35.70₣ (-35.70₣) |
| VAT not included | ||
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