Bodegas Covila

II Crianza Rioja Tempranillo

8.97 ratings
8.51 pro ratings
La Rioja Alavesa, La Rioja, Spain
Tempranillo
Tomato-Based, Lamb, Potato, White Rice, Pungent Cheese, Pasta, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Beef, Chili & Hot Spicy, Mushrooms, Hard Cheese, Pork, Venison
Top Notes For
Rolf

Very well balanced. Starts with cherry, tannins take a hold giving it a little spice. Long lasting aftertaste. Full body for the relative lightness. Definitely needs some time to develop after uncorking. I had the 2009 and seems to be great now.

Very well balanced. Starts with cherry, tannins take a hold giving it a little spice. Long lasting aftertaste. Full body for the relative lightness. Definitely needs some time to develop after uncorking. I had the 2009 and seems to be great now.

1 person found it helpfulJun 30th, 2015
Yolanda Sams

More robust after first glass

More robust after first glass

1 person found it helpfulJun 20th, 2014
Liam Gandelsman

Needs a day or two open.

Needs a day or two open.

Sep 23rd, 2015
Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

8.5

Mason had this 11 years ago

Mason had this 11 years ago

Feb 7th, 2014
Tom Plumb

Tom had this 10 years ago

Tom had this 10 years ago

Feb 15th, 2015
Amy Williams

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Amy had this 10 years ago

Jul 19th, 2014
Peter Collins

Peter had this 11 years ago

Peter had this 11 years ago

Feb 6th, 2014