Winery Solar de Samaniego - Cabeza de Cuba Crianza

Winery Solar de SamaniegoCabeza de Cuba Crianza

3.7
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Cabeza de Cuba Crianza of Winery Solar de Samaniego 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 Cabeza de Cuba Crianza from the Winery Solar de Samaniego

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Cabeza de Cuba Crianza of Winery Solar de Samaniego in the region of Rioja is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Details and technical informations about Winery Solar de Samaniego's Cabeza de Cuba 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

Cabeza de Cuba Crianza - 2017
In the top 100 of of Rioja wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Cabeza de Cuba Crianza - 2016
In the top 100 of of Rioja wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Cabeza de Cuba Crianza - 2015
In the top 100 of of Rioja wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Cabeza de Cuba Crianza - 2014
In the top 100 of of Rioja wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Cabeza de Cuba Crianza - 2012
In the top 100 of of Rioja wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Cabeza de Cuba Crianza - 2011
In the top 100 of of Rioja wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Cabeza de Cuba Crianza - 2010
In the top 100 of of Rioja wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50

The best vintages of Cabeza de Cuba Crianza from Winery Solar de Samaniego are 2017, 2014, 2016, 2011 and 2015.

Informations about the Winery Solar de Samaniego

The winery offers 34 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.
It is in the top 5 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Rioja

The Winery Solar de Samaniego is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 32 wines for sale in the of Rioja to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Rioja
In the top 6500 of of Spain wines
In the top 1500 of of Rioja wines
In the top 55000 of red wines
In the top 90000 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: Dense

Rich and concentrated wine with tight tannins and a consistent body.

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