Bodegas Familia Chavarri

Gran Reserva Izarbe Rioja Tempranillo

9.39 ratings

9.21 pro ratings

La Rioja, Spain

Tempranillo

Lamb, Tomato-Based, Polenta, Hard Cheese, Pork, Beef, Pasta, Mushrooms, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Venison, Exotic Spices, Potato, Turkey, Beans & Peas, Herbs, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Duck, Salami & Prosciutto, White Rice, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lasagna, Pizza, Barbecue, Mexican Cuisine, Onion, Shallot, Garlic

Top Notes For

9.4

This couldn’t have been more different than the CUNE, despite being from the same region and only a year younger. Where the CUNE was delicate this was punchy. Ballerina versus a heavyweight. Really, really good. I’d love to get more from this producer.

This couldn’t have been more different than the CUNE, despite being from the same region and only a year younger. Where the CUNE was delicate this was punchy. Ballerina versus a heavyweight. Really, really good. I’d love to get more from this producer.

Feb 8th, 2020

9.2

The 05 vintage is at its peak! Awesome!

The 05 vintage is at its peak! Awesome!

Nov 28th, 2019

Michael Garuckis

10

Amazing

Amazing

Oct 5th, 2019

9.6

This is fantastic!

This is fantastic!

Feb 10th, 2019

9.1

Surprisingly full flavored Rioja with rich Red fruit and hints of minerality. Long lingering aftertaste. Had with a basque lunch and enjoyed immensely 🍷

Surprisingly full flavored Rioja with rich Red fruit and hints of minerality. Long lingering aftertaste. Had with a basque lunch and enjoyed immensely 🍷

Jul 13th, 2018

9.2

Initial stone fruit, earthy aroma, with complex earthy notes and licorice after aeration. Medium tannin

Initial stone fruit, earthy aroma, with complex earthy notes and licorice after aeration. Medium tannin

Apr 18th, 2018

9.2

Charlie had this 7 years ago

Charlie had this 7 years ago

Mar 31st, 2018

9.1

Ed had this 8 years ago

Ed had this 8 years ago

Mar 29th, 2017

8.8

Oscar had this 8 years ago

Oscar had this 8 years ago

Jan 1st, 2017