On the nose, this Licenciado Reserva develops beautiful notes of wild fruit, vanilla and spices. On the palate, it is well-balanced, round and elegant, and a perfect example of a classic Rioja, perfectly mastered. Not to be missed!
Features
Estate
Bodegas Burgo Viejo
Cuvée
Licenciado Reserva
Vintage
2008
Designation
Rioja
Region
Spain
Grape varieties
100% Tempranillo
Terroirs
in the municipality of Alfaro, at the foot of the Yerga mountain, on the fertile banks of the Ebre valley
Viticulture
neat and traditional
Winemaking
fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, malolactic fermentation in concrete tanks
Breeding
18 months in oak barrels (50% French, 50% American)
Alcohol content
13,7%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
beautiful ruby color
Nose
with notes of wild fruit, vanilla and spices
Mouth
well-balanced, round and elegant, the perfect example of a classic Rioja
Serve
at 16-17°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2014
Drink before
2018
Food and wine pairing
the ideal companion for red and grilled meats, mature cheeses...
Bodegas Burgo Viejo
Rioja
Expert opinion
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domain rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
Wine Spectator
Rated 91/100 (Outstanding wine)
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.4/5
on 20 reviews
Note and review by Mlle MICHELLE H. Published on 12/05/2016
Excellent
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Note and review by M. RICHARD Z. Published on 23/06/2015
Disappointing
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Note and review by M. LAURENT R. Published on 25/09/2014
it's red fruit (cherry for me), long and suave, strong and sweet, perfect! it's a roja!
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Note and review by M. DAVID L. Published on 14/09/2014
Disappointing
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Note and review by Mlle PEGGY R. Published on 14/09/2014
We were 6 people and all agreed: Too powerful, with no real taste of fruit or wood. Disappointing.
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Note and review by M. CEDRIC P. Published on 21/08/2014
Quite disappointing. Quite lacking in rioja characteristics.
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Note and review by M. JOEL H. Published on 02/07/2014
An excellent rioja that delighted all our guests.
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Note and review by M. DANIEL R. Published on 14/01/2024
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Note and review by M. JEROME L. Published on 05/04/2017
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Note and review by M. PHILIP P. Published on 04/04/2017
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