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R. Lopez de Heredia Vina Cubillo Crianza Rioja 2016

R. Lopez de Heredia Vina Cubillo Crianza Rioja 2016

An icon in disguise: 2016 Viña Cubillo Crianza from López de Heredia.
94 points from both RP and VN—depth, polish, and tradition in perfect harmony.

A red wine from Rioja that costs €20, on average has 91.07 points. You gain 2.93 points.
A red wine from Rioja with 94 points costs on average €90.9. That's 78% 'savings'.

Rating: RP94, VN94
Lead time: 1 - 2 weeks

Original price was: € 20.00.Current price is: € 15.00.

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Description

R. López de Heredia is one of Spain’s most revered producers, synonymous with timeless Rioja. The 2016 Viña Cubillo, rated 94 by both Robert Parker and Vinous, delivers outstanding quality from the Cubillas vineyard—a site worthy of Gran Reserva status. Despite being labeled Crianza, this wine showcases remarkable finesse, structure, and freshness. Crafted with traditional long aging and meticulous care, it’s a rare case where value meets heritage and complexity.

Grape:Garnacha, Graciano, Mazuelo, Tempranillo
Country:Spain
Region:Rioja
Vintage:2016
Winemaker:R. Lopez de Heredia
Wine Style:Red
Size:75CL
Rating:RP94, VN94
Lead Time:1 – 2 weeks
Drinking Window:2024 – 2036
SKU:TL-10108
Points gain:A red wine from Rioja that costs €20, on average has 91.07 points. You gain 2.93 points.
Price comparison:A red wine from Rioja with 94 points costs on average €90.9. That’s 78% ‘savings’.
WS NL:€ 22.99 on: 26/03/2025
Vivino:€ 21.00 on: 26/03/2025

WS NL: Wine-Searcher.com lowest price in the Netherlands
Vivino: Price for this wine on Vivino
NA: Not Available, i.e. this wine and vintage is not offered for sale on Vivino / Wine-Searcher.com in Netherlands.

Rating:VN94, RP94
Reviewer:Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate (Robert Parker)
Review:The 2016 Viña Cubillo Tinto Crianza was surprising, spectacular, elegant, clean and fresh like few vintages before. It was a superb year, with quality, quantity and freshness. It's quite the opposite from the previous 2015, which was a much warmer and riper year. The 2016s have moderate alcohol and especially the perception of less ripeness (even though the alcohol is very similar). It feels very young, still quite primary. Mercedes explained, "Cubillas, a 24-hectare plot, is a vineyard that could produce Gran Reserva wines. It's a very good vineyard, but we would miss the Crianza in our range". In fact, the comment was that this vintage is even a challenge for the Viña Tondonia red "because of its price." It is indeed a bargain. "But it doesn't have the finesse of Tondonia," concluded María José. Anyway, it's super tasty. 92,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in November 2022.

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