2018 Izadi Rioja Reserva DOCa
Producer: Bodegas Izadi
Region: Rioja Alavesa, Rioja
Country: Spain
Grapes: 91% Tempranillo, 9% Graciano
Vintage: 2018
ABV: 14.1%
Vivino: 4.1
Drink By: 2027
Occasional Wine Note: Great value Rioja Reserva. Dark fruit, subtle violet, a bit herbacious, and lots of tannin. Solid.
James Suckling
Score: 93
Aromas of ripe plums and blueberries with hints of blue flowers, licorice and dried herbs. Medium-to full-bodied with plush tannins and savory fruit character. Polished and structured, with notes of chocolate and minerals to close. Drink of hold.
Wine Advocate
Score: 91
The 2018 Reserva, a blend of Tempranillo with 9% Graciano, still feels quite oaky after 15 months in French and American oak barrels, half of each. It has good ripeness for a cooler vintage, at 14.1% alcohol, and has a creamy mouthfeel with tannins and plenty of oak-related flavors in the finish. For fans of oaky modern Rioja.