Bodegas Castillo de Sajazarra - Solar de Libano Crianza

Bodegas Castillo de Sajazarra Solar de Libano Crianza

Wine of Spain Red wine of Rioja of Spain
3.6
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Solar de Libano Crianza of Bodegas Castillo de Sajazarra is a red wine from the region of Rioja.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.

Taste structure of the Solar de Libano Crianza from the Bodegas Castillo de Sajazarra

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Solar de Libano Crianza of Bodegas Castillo de Sajazarra in the region of Rioja is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Solar de Libano Crianza of Bodegas Castillo de Sajazarra in the region of Rioja often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak or spices and sometimes also flavors of red fruit.

Details and technical informations about Bodegas Castillo de Sajazarra's Solar de Libano Crianza.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
13.5°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Tempranillo

The black Tempranillo is a grape variety native to Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium-sized bunches and medium-sized grapes. The black Tempranillo can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone valley, Provence & Corsica, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Last vintages of this wine

Solar de Libano Crianza - 2016
In the top 100 of of Rioja wines
Average rating: 3.7 1 1 1 0.5 0
Solar de Libano Crianza - 2015
In the top 100 of of Rioja wines
Average rating: 3.7 1 1 1 0.5 0
Solar de Libano Crianza - 2014
In the top 100 of of Rioja wines
Average rating: 3.6 1 1 1 0.5 0
Solar de Libano Crianza - 2013
In the top 100 of of Rioja wines
Average rating: 3.4 1 1 1 0 0
Solar de Libano Crianza - 2012
In the top 100 of of Rioja wines
Average rating: 3.5 1 1 1 0.5 0
Solar de Libano Crianza - 2011
In the top 100 of of Rioja wines
Average rating: 3.7 1 1 1 0.5 0
Solar de Libano Crianza - 2010
In the top 100 of of Rioja wines
Average rating: 3.3 1 1 1 0 0

The best vintages of Solar de Libano Crianza from Bodegas Castillo de Sajazarra are 2016, 2015, 2011, 2007 and 2014.

Informations about the Bodegas Castillo de Sajazarra

The winery offers 16 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is in the top 10 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Rioja

The Bodegas Castillo de Sajazarra is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 13 wines for sale in the of Rioja to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Rioja
In the top 9000 of of Spain wines
In the top 2000 of of Rioja wines
In the top 75000 of red wines
In the top 150000 wines of the world

The wine region of Rioja

Rioja, in northern Spain, is best known for its berry-flavored, barrel-aged red wines made from Tempranillo and Garnacha. It is probably the leading wine region in Spain. It is certainly the most famous, rivaling only Jerez. The Vineyards follow the course of the Ebro for a hundred kilometres between the towns of Haro and Alfaro.

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The word of the wine: Chair

Characteristic of a wine that gives an impression of fullness and density in the mouth, without any roughness.

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