Marques de Legarda

Abalos Rioja Tempranillo Blend

9.64 ratings
9.82 pro ratings
La Rioja, Spain
Tempranillo Blend
Duck, Pasta, Beans & Peas, Goose, Chili & Hot Spicy, Exotic Spices, Game, Baking Spices, Herbs, Mushrooms, Hard Cheese, Turkey, Pork, Salami & Prosciutto, Tomato-Based, Venison, Pungent Cheese, Soft Cheese, Onion, Chicken, Veal, Paella
Top Notes For
Yoon Ha

Master Sommelier/Wine Director Benu

9.7

Hard to ask for more from a 44 year old Rioja. Plenty of haunting, lacy fruit over a mouthfeel akin to white wine with leather and spice nuances without end.

Hard to ask for more from a 44 year old Rioja. Plenty of haunting, lacy fruit over a mouthfeel akin to white wine with leather and spice nuances without end.

1 person found it helpfulAug 21st, 2014
Yoon Ha

Master Sommelier/Wine Director Benu

9.8

A dead ringer for a smokin' mature grand cru burgundy - a '78 Echezeaux? No joke.

A dead ringer for a smokin' mature grand cru burgundy - a '78 Echezeaux? No joke.

Sep 11th, 2015
Gordon L

1970. A food wine that many would not appreciate. Very old school with unique depth and encircled flavors. Find it if you can.

1970. A food wine that many would not appreciate. Very old school with unique depth and encircled flavors. Find it if you can.

Mar 5th, 2018
Davy Kestens

Davy had this 10 years ago

Davy had this 10 years ago

Oct 2nd, 2016