93 points James Suckling: "Enticing aromas of blackberries, leather and cedar with some dried flowers follow through to a medium to full body with firm tannins and a fresh, citrusy finish. Very traditional and real. Drink now. (10/14/21)"
92+ points Luis Gutiérrez (Wine Advocate): "2013 was a very tough vintage when they had to discard up to 100,000 kilograms of grapes and production of most of the wines was lower; it's also the year when their father died, and they were very encouraged to make very good wines. The 2013 Viña Cubillo Tinto Crianza is the entry-level red from that year, the cooler of the shortlist of 2013, 2014 and 2015 I tasted next to each other. The wine is more austere even within the style they say is their wine for the by-the-glass market. It's classical and developed with a polished palate after three years in barrel. It overdelivers for the conditions of the year. It was bottled in May 2019. Drink: 2022-2028. (Jul 2022)"
92 points International Wine Report: "[$32 list] The 2013 Viña Cubillo Rioja opens to aromas of tart cherries, raspberries, spices, wild herbs, orange peel, licorice and hints of leather. On the palate this medium-bodied Rioja is structured with fine tannins and displays a notable sense of vibrancy that persists through finish. This is accesible now, but should also continue to drink nicely with some additional bottle age. Drink: 2022-2028. (Aug 2022)"
91 points Tim Atkin, MW: "(13.5%). This old vineyard had its work cut out in 2013, especially given the amount of clay in the soil in a wet year, but it dealt with what the vintage threw at it. Based on Tempranillo with 25% Garnacha and 5% each of Mazuelo and Graciano, this is light, tangy and still youthful, with white pepper and pomegranate flavours and subtle wood. 2022-25. (2022)"
92+ points Luis Gutiérrez (Wine Advocate): "2013 was a very tough vintage when they had to discard up to 100,000 kilograms of grapes and production of most of the wines was lower; it's also the year when their father died, and they were very encouraged to make very good wines. The 2013 Viña Cubillo Tinto Crianza is the entry-level red from that year, the cooler of the shortlist of 2013, 2014 and 2015 I tasted next to each other. The wine is more austere even within the style they say is their wine for the by-the-glass market. It's classical and developed with a polished palate after three years in barrel. It overdelivers for the conditions of the year. It was bottled in May 2019. Drink: 2022-2028. (Jul 2022)"
92 points International Wine Report: "[$32 list] The 2013 Viña Cubillo Rioja opens to aromas of tart cherries, raspberries, spices, wild herbs, orange peel, licorice and hints of leather. On the palate this medium-bodied Rioja is structured with fine tannins and displays a notable sense of vibrancy that persists through finish. This is accesible now, but should also continue to drink nicely with some additional bottle age. Drink: 2022-2028. (Aug 2022)"
91 points Tim Atkin, MW: "(13.5%). This old vineyard had its work cut out in 2013, especially given the amount of clay in the soil in a wet year, but it dealt with what the vintage threw at it. Based on Tempranillo with 25% Garnacha and 5% each of Mazuelo and Graciano, this is light, tangy and still youthful, with white pepper and pomegranate flavours and subtle wood. 2022-25. (2022)"
| Product SKU | 703744 |
| Producer | López de Heredia |
| Country | Spain |
| Region | Rioja |
| Varietal | Tempranillo/Tinto Fino |
| Vintage | 2013 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| ABV | 13.5% |
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