World-class Riojas – Castillo de Cuzcurrita, Tilo Genérico 2013

Castillo de Cuzcurrita, Tilo Genérico 2013

RRP £112

Tilo comes from a wild mountain vineyard located above the castle in cool-climate Cuzcurrita. Made in a tricky vintage by the brilliant Ana Martín, this is a stunning all-Tempranillo red: complex, chalky and nuanced, with elegant tannins, sappy acidity and a long, tapering forest-floor finish.

Score

97
100

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Wine Details

Colour

Red

Wine Style

Still

Grape Varieties

Tempranillo (100%)

Alcohol

15%

Bottle size

750ml

Drink dates

2021 - 2028

Origin

Country

Spain

Region

Rioja

Tasting Information

Blind

No

Tasted by

Tim Atkin MW

UK Stockist

Christopher Keiller Fine Wine Services

https://finewineservices.co.uk/

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