Lopez de Heredia Rioja Crianza Vina Cubillo 2018 chianti rufina with high aromatic intensity and

with high aromatic intensity and the spiciness that is so classical here

The result was promising enough that in 2012

we find a sharp-edged nose of raspberry fruit leather

fresh and delicate side without sacrificing any power or intensity

Since 2020 they’ve done their work organically

Lopez de Heredia Rioja Crianza Vina Cubillo 2018 chianti rufina with high aromatic intensity andThe Las Cubillas vineyard is a higher elevation site with the same mix of clay and limestone. Vines here are 'only' 40 years old, and used to make this cheerful, approachable Crianza that regularly outperforms Reserva wines from other producers. The 2017 edition (aged long enough in bottle to qualify as a Gran Reserva) has strikingly bright red berry fruit with a citrusy note over a boquet of sage, rosemary, and tarragon, plus just a hint of smoked