Bodegas Riojanas

Viña Albina Gran Reserva Cenicero Tempranillo Blend

8.99 ratings
9.16 pro ratings
La Rioja Alta, La Rioja, Spain
Tempranillo Blend
Duck, Pasta, Beans & Peas, Goose, Chili & Hot Spicy, Exotic Spices, Game, Baking Spices, Herbs, Mushrooms, Hard Cheese, Turkey, Pork, Salami & Prosciutto, Tomato-Based, Venison, Pungent Cheese, Soft Cheese, Onion, Chicken, Veal, Paella
Top Notes For
Michael Myers

Not greatness, but very enjoyable.

Not greatness, but very enjoyable.

1 person found it helpfulAug 30th, 2014
Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

7.9

Restrained and a bit closed. Still showing closed tannins. Not ready. Needs years. Short finish moderate nose. Ok not great

Restrained and a bit closed. Still showing closed tannins. Not ready. Needs years. Short finish moderate nose. Ok not great

Jun 28th, 2013
Rob Rhyne

1978

1978

Jun 11th, 2014
Josh Leader

Very polished. Soft on the palate but with good acidity and structure. Seems pretty youthful. Not sure where this going but still pretty tight.

Very polished. Soft on the palate but with good acidity and structure. Seems pretty youthful. Not sure where this going but still pretty tight.

Jun 28th, 2013
Will Costello MS

Master Sommelier, Wine Director Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas

9.2

Will had this 8 years ago

Will had this 8 years ago

Dec 3rd, 2015
Andrew Marshall

Andrew had this 9 years ago

Andrew had this 9 years ago

Mar 8th, 2015
Jon Anderson

Jon had this 10 years ago

Jon had this 10 years ago

Jul 6th, 2014
Birk O'Halloran

Owner Iconic Wine, Sales Acid Inc.

9.5

Birk had this 11 years ago

Birk had this 11 years ago

Oct 5th, 2013