Telmo Rodríguez

Lanzaga Rioja Tempranillo

9.128 ratings
8.98 pro ratings
La Rioja, Spain
Tempranillo
Lamb, Tomato-Based, Polenta, Hard Cheese, Pork, Beef, Pasta, Mushrooms, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Venison, Exotic Spices, Potato, Turkey, Beans & Peas, Herbs, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Duck, Salami & Prosciutto, White Rice, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lasagna, Pizza, Barbecue, Mexican Cuisine, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Tom Kobylarz

The Premier Cru designation of the Companio Elciego village.
Aged 13-14 months half in some new oak barrique and some seasoned, the other other half in foudre. Tobacco, raspberry and blackberry, powerful fresh and elegant, this shows more exhuberant and fresh with racy acidity. Minerality and depth combine for a mid-term drinking Reserva styled Rioja.
Grenache 8% Tempranillo 92%.

The Premier Cru designation of the Companio Elciego village.
Aged 13-14 months half in some new oak barrique and some seasoned, the other other half in foudre. Tobacco, raspberry and blackberry, powerful fresh and elegant, this shows more exhuberant and fresh with racy acidity. Minerality and depth combine for a mid-term drinking Reserva styled Rioja.
Grenache 8% Tempranillo 92%.

1 person found it helpfulDec 22nd, 2015
H
8.8

Quite fruit forward Rioja, but as such a very nice one.

Quite fruit forward Rioja, but as such a very nice one.

1 person found it helpfulSep 26th, 2015
Louis Schofield

Sommelier/Wine Merchant East End Cellars

9.3

Big dry red, high tannin. But savoury.

Big dry red, high tannin. But savoury.

1 person found it helpfulSep 21st, 2015
Anna Marie Dos Remedios

A nice go-to bottle of Rioja. Brings me back to our days in Haro last month. Undertones of wood and earth. Clove. Touch of menthol or maybe it's just a little dirty...

A nice go-to bottle of Rioja. Brings me back to our days in Haro last month. Undertones of wood and earth. Clove. Touch of menthol or maybe it's just a little dirty...

May 11th, 2016
Drew Summers

Sales Northampton Wines

9.1

Telmo's vineyards are found outside the village of Lanciego in Rioja Alavesa -- Biodynamically Farmed Estate Fruit, Native Yeast & a 14 Month Maturation Period; Modern, Structured Rioja...Notes of Tobacco Leaf, Black Raspberry, Morello Cherry

Telmo's vineyards are found outside the village of Lanciego in Rioja Alavesa -- Biodynamically Farmed Estate Fruit, Native Yeast & a 14 Month Maturation Period; Modern, Structured Rioja...Notes of Tobacco Leaf, Black Raspberry, Morello Cherry

Feb 14th, 2016
Tom Kobylarz

Powerful stuff, cassis, tobacco, iron, earthy tones of minerality and forest floor. Big, ripe tannins though fairly balanced, would have guessed Bordeaux blind. Needs about 10 years IMO.

Powerful stuff, cassis, tobacco, iron, earthy tones of minerality and forest floor. Big, ripe tannins though fairly balanced, would have guessed Bordeaux blind. Needs about 10 years IMO.

Aug 3rd, 2014
Paul Einbund

Wine Director/Sommelier Frances

8.0

It's fine it's a bit tannic and oaky but good under

It's fine it's a bit tannic and oaky but good under

Apr 7th, 2014
Ami Robbins

10/10 easy drinking. 2009 vintage

10/10 easy drinking. 2009 vintage

Apr 9th, 2023
Louis Marrero

Dry red

Dry red

Dec 31st, 2017
Gerardo Suro

An abundance of pure, clean black & blue fruits bursting with lively acidity leading to a mineral-laden finish brilliant and delightful.

An abundance of pure, clean black & blue fruits bursting with lively acidity leading to a mineral-laden finish brilliant and delightful.

Oct 30th, 2017