Winery Lopez CristobalTinto Reserva
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Tempranillo and the Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
Taste structure of the Tinto Reserva from the Winery Lopez Cristobal
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Tinto Reserva of Winery Lopez Cristobal in the region of Castille-et-Léon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Tinto Reserva of Winery Lopez Cristobal in the region of Castille-et-Léon often reveals types of flavors of oaky, blackberry or tobacco and sometimes also flavors of vanilla, black cherries or leather.
Food and wine pairings with Tinto Reserva
Pairings that work perfectly with Tinto Reserva
Original food and wine pairings with Tinto Reserva
The Tinto Reserva of Winery Lopez Cristobal matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef mironton, leg of lamb with garlic and rosemary or duck confit (canned).
Details and technical informations about Winery Lopez Cristobal's Tinto Reserva.
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 Tinto Reserva from Winery Lopez Cristobal are 2006, 2013, 2010, 2012 and 2011.
Informations about the Winery Lopez Cristobal
The Winery Lopez Cristobal is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 13 wines for sale in the of Ribera del Duero to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Ribera del Duero
The wine region of Ribera del Duero is located in the region of Castille-et-Léon of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Vega Sicilia or the Domaine Vega Sicilia produce mainly wines red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Ribera del Duero are Tempranillo, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Ribera del Duero often reveals types of flavors of cream, ripe blackberries or cigar box and sometimes also flavors of rosemary, baking spice or espresso.
The wine region of Castille-et-Léon
Located in the northern half of the Central Iberian plateau, Castilla y León is the largest of Spain's 17 administrative regions, covering about one-fifth of the country's total area. It extends about 350 kilometres (220 miles) from central Spain to the northern coast. Just as wide, it connects the Rioja wine region to the Portuguese border. Red wines reign supreme in Castilla y León, and the Tempranillo grape is undoubtedly the king.
The word of the wine: Chartreuse
In the Bordeaux region, small castle from the 18th or early 19th century.
