R. Lopez de Heredia 'Vina Cubillo' Crianza Rioja DOCa, Spain 2018 Case (6x750ml) Dominio de Atauta 85% malbec and 15% cabernet

85% malbec and 15% cabernet franc

thyme and white flowers

The palate combines strawberry

Full-bodied and very firm for now

R. Lopez de Heredia 'Vina Cubillo' Crianza Rioja DOCa, Spain 2018 Case (6x750ml) Dominio de Atauta 85% malbec and 15% cabernetThe red 2018 Via Cubillo Tinto Crianza is pretty and attractive, fresh and aromatic, floral, the result of a challenging year with lots of rain and high humidity. This is usually the last vineyard to be harvested, and the grapes were picked late, the 26th of October. It's a blend of 70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacho and 5% each Graciano and Mazuelo that matured in a combination of oak vats and well seasoned American oak barrels for six years. It's elegant