91/100
James Suckling
With notes of black fruit on the nose and a fresh, easy-drinking palate with minty, peppery and prune aromas, Costalarbol 2016 is the perfect accompaniment to spicy dishes.
Features
Estate
Las Cepas
Cuvée
Costalarbol
Vintage
2016
Designation
Semi crianza
Region
Spain
Grape varieties
60% Graciano, 20% Tempranillo, 20% Grenache
Terroirs
Limestone soils
Viticulture
Certified organic
Harvest
At optimum maturity, in 12-13kg crates
Winemaking
Alcoholic fermentation in 3000 l concrete vats. Malolactic fermentation on lees in French oak barrels. Blending takes place just before bottling.
Breeding
6 months in French oak barrels
Alcohol content
14%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Purple with bluish highlights
Nose
Very aromatic with notes of wild blueberry
Mouth
Lively with a long finish, the tannins add structure
Open
1/3h before
Drink from
2018
Drink before
2020
Food and wine pairing
Goes well with chicken curry, avocado vinaigrette, sautéed venison...
Las Cepas
Rioja
Expert opinion
James Suckling
Rated 91/100
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.1/5
out of 9 reviews
Note and review by M. WILFRID G. Published on 12/06/2020
A warm wine with well-contained alcohol, very good indeed, but to be reserved for autumn/winter with simmered dishes and powerful meats.
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Note and review by M. JEAN NOEL L. Published on 01/10/2022
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Note and review by M. FLORIAN C. Published on 04/04/2020
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Note and review by M. CEDRIC F. Published on 08/02/2020
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Note and review by M. BERNARD C. Published on 30/06/2019
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Note and review by M. FRANCOIS XAVIER P. Published on 03/05/2019
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Note and review by M. HERVE L. Published on 15/04/2019
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Note and review by M. SIMON L. Published on 06/01/2019
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Note and review by M. CHRISTIAN M. Published on 04/11/2018
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