"The cooked, earthy black fruit aromas are smoky and full of energy. This wine is full but balanced, with freshness and powerful tannins. Ripe berry, prune and wood spice flavors finish with vanilla and length. For a Crianza from a complicated vintage, this is commendable." (Wine Enthusiast 2016)
Features
Estate
Bodegas Burgo Viejo
Cuvée
Palacio del Burgo Crianza
Vintage
2013
Designation
Rioja
Region
Spain
Grape varieties
100% Tempranillo
Viticulture
traditional and meticulous
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
Destemming and light crushing. Fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats. Malolactic fermentation in concrete vats.
Breeding
12 months in American oak barrels
Alcohol content
13.7%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
deep cherry red with ruby hues
Nose
aromas of wild berries, vanilla and spices
Mouth
structured, velvety and very long
Serve
at 16-18°C
Drink from
2016
Drink before
2021
Food and wine pairing
enjoy with red meats (roasted, grilled...), a cheese platter...
Bodegas Burgo Viejo
Rioja
Expert opinion
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domain rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2016 guide) 90/100
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.4/5
on 11 reviews
Note and review by M. FREDERIC B. Published on 26/08/2020
Drunk in 08/20. Acidity on the nose and unbalanced finish.
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Note and review by M. ANTONIO G. Published on 22/05/2020
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Note and review by M. YVES M. Published on 19/06/2019
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Note and review by M. N S. Published on 27/02/2019
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Note and review by M. ROBERT C. Published on 24/12/2018
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Note and review by M. ERIC B. Published on 25/04/2018
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Note and review by M. PIERRE G. Published on 15/02/2018
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Note and review by M. PACOME F. Published on 05/07/2017
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Note and review by M. LAURENT S. Published on 27/05/2017
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Note and review by M. GREGOIRE M. Published on 02/03/2017
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