Red

Viña Real Crianza

Rioja · Spain

Fact sheet

roast lamb · barbecue · meat paella · aged cheeses · tapas

201487 pts

A somewhat flat baked jammy nose offers up a helping dose of oak spice. This feels chunky but largely healthy, while oaky minty flavors of berry fruits and plum show a tomato-like quality on a blocky finish.
201189 pts

Earthy, lightly stalky aromas of leathery plum and currant are not overly assertive. This has a slightly gritty, grating feel, with acidity outmuscling body. Oaky flavors of vanilla and spice accent red plum and pie cherry, while this finishes dry, with lively acidity. Drink thr…
201086 pts

Lactic oak-based aromas start out muted but settle with earthy red berry scents. The palate is pinched and narrow in feel, with modest berry notes leading to a slightly bitter finish.
200787 pts

A touch murky and leafy at first, with vanilla and red fruit aromas. Runs crisp and tangy, with length, a lean structure and snappy pie cherry, red plum and vanilla flavors. Fresh and tight on the finish, with leftover juiciness. A good wine for tapas and basic salty foods.
200488 pts

Quite ripe for a traditional crianza. The bouquet starts out on the stewy side but soon sheds its weight to reveal flavors of blackberry, black cherry and earth. The mouthfeel is a bit creamy due to the wine's mild oak and overall ripeness. Drink now through 2010.