Rioja Reserva 2018 Bodegas Franco-Españolas Royal

RedTempranillo2018
Rioja Reserva 2018 Bodegas Franco-Españolas Royal
Region
Northern Spain
Appellation
Rioja
Alcohol
14.50%

Taste profile

LightBold
SavoryFruity
SmoothTannic
SoftAcidic

Body: Well-structured, broad and elegant, tasty texture

Aromas & flavors: Ripe red fruit, jam, toffee, chocolate, cedar, aromatic herbs

Tannins & finish: Ripe deep finish, sweet tannins, aromatic aftertaste

Pairings: Grilled meats, lamb, hearty stews, roasts, pulses, meat in sauces

Tasting notes are for this wine, but from the 2017 vintage.

Sources: francoespanolas.com, canada.francoespanolas.com, cravedfw.com, jamessuckling.com, riojawine.com

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WTSO Deal Price$14.99
WTSO listed retail$48
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Vintage Quality

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Wine Spectator · Rioja Tempranillo
89
2018 VintageVery Good
Drink

Cooler weather produced fresher wines; some inconsistencies

95+90-9485-89<85
Best
2021
Avoid
2007200620022000
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