Aged only 3 months in barrel, El Pionero reveals intense aromas of vanilla and chocolate with a touch of coffee. The bouquet is well-balanced, fruity and spicy. On the palate, red fruit, licorice and dark chocolate follow through to a long, warm finish.
Features
Estate
Bodega y Vinedos Labastida
Cuvée
Manuel Quintano El Pionero
Vintage
2014
Designation
Rioja
Region
Spain
Grape varieties
100% Tempranillo
Viticulture
traditional and meticulous
Harvest
at optimum maturity
Winemaking
Destemming and crushing. Preferential cold maceration for 36 hours. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at 26°C
Breeding
3 months in barrels (80% French, 20% American)
Alcohol content
14 %
Tasting & pairing
Eye
ruby robe
Nose
Aromas of vanilla and chocolate with a touch of coffee. Notes of licorice and red fruits on a bed of spices.
Mouth
flavors of red fruit, licorice and dark chocolate. Long, warm finish
Serve
at 16°C
Drink from
2018
Drink before
2021
Food and wine pairing
with medium-aged cheeses and Spanish tapas
Bodega y Vinedos Labastida
Rioja
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
out of 6 reviews
Note and review by M. DAVID S. Published on 29/08/2018
A very pleasant rioja, good value for money.
See all reviews from this customer
Note and review by M. PATRICE K. Published on 05/08/2018
A very good wine, but to be waited for.
See all reviews from this customer
Note and review by M. PATRICK L. Published on 21/08/2019
See all reviews from this customer
Note and review by M. LOUIS C. Published on 17/04/2019
See all reviews from this customer
Note and review by M. GUY L. Published on 17/08/2018
See all reviews from this customer
Note and review by M. SEBASTIEN M. Published on 04/07/2018
See all reviews from this customer
Buy your Labastida wines at the best price on private sale!
Free on your 1st order*.