Winery CriterionReserva Rioja
Red wine
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 Reserva Rioja from the Winery Criterion
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Reserva Rioja of Winery Criterion 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 Reserva Rioja of Winery Criterion in the region of Rioja often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or earthy and sometimes also flavors of vanilla, black cherries or plum.
Food and wine pairings with Reserva Rioja
Pairings that work perfectly with Reserva Rioja
Original food and wine pairings with Reserva Rioja
The Reserva Rioja of Winery Criterion matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of fondue bourguignonne and accompanying sauces, oven-baked lamb stew or veal curry.
Details and technical informations about Winery Criterion's Reserva Rioja.
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
The best vintages of Reserva Rioja from Winery Criterion are 2010, 2014, 2009, 2011
Informations about the Winery Criterion
The Winery Criterion is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 16 wines for sale in the of Rioja to come and discover on site or to buy online.
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.
The word of the wine: Fade in
Said of a wine whose different elements are perceived in the mouth in a pleasant and harmonious way.
