Federico Paternina

Viña Vial Rioja Tempranillo

9.015 ratings

9.012 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

8.9

In good shape given the age. Dark composed blackcurrant fruit. Not that complex and a bit abrupt, but resolved.

In good shape given the age. Dark composed blackcurrant fruit. Not that complex and a bit abrupt, but resolved.

Jun 1st, 2019

Master Sommelier

9.1

Hits every time.

Hits every time.

Apr 18th, 2017

9.2

Alive and singing. Thanks to the Rare Wine Co for these amazing treasures at a steal of a deal. So much fun!

Alive and singing. Thanks to the Rare Wine Co for these amazing treasures at a steal of a deal. So much fun!

Nov 29th, 2015

Colin MacLauchlan

7.7

Just opened and still pretty tight, but so far so good

Just opened and still pretty tight, but so far so good

Sep 30th, 2013

9.2

Just delicious. Fresh with tons of strawberry. Silky with a sweet red fruit core. Beautiful wine.

Just delicious. Fresh with tons of strawberry. Silky with a sweet red fruit core. Beautiful wine.

Apr 23rd, 2015

9.4

Open that bottle night wine

Open that bottle night wine

Mar 2nd, 2015

Master Sommelier

9.2

Jason had this 8 years ago

Jason had this 8 years ago

Jul 3rd, 2017

Master Sommelier

9.1

Jason had this 8 years ago

Jason had this 8 years ago

Jun 26th, 2017

Master Sommelier

9.1

Jason had this 8 years ago

Jason had this 8 years ago

Jan 22nd, 2017

Master Sommelier

9.0

Jason had this 8 years ago

Jason had this 8 years ago

Dec 19th, 2016