The 2015 Culmen Tempranillo from Rioja is a highly acclaimed, easy-drinking wine with dark fruit flavors and hints of tobacco and leather.
Producer
Bodegas LAN
Region
Rioja
Country
Spain
Varietal Composition
89% Tempranillo, 11% Graciano
Specifications
2015
Vintage
2033
Drink By
14
%
ABV
Vinification
Hand harvested grapes and then only the best bunches made it into the wine. Alcoholic fermentation was done in small tanks to maximize color. This wine underwent malolactic fermentation and was aged for 25 months in new French oak before aging for another 22 months in the bottle
Occasional wine note
"This is one of our favorite wines in the world at any price. Tempranillo can really go with just about anything and this offering will please any crowd for any occasion. Indeed, we hosted a blind tasting of 13 wines in roughly the $50 - $150 price range and this one came out as the definitive number 1. Tempranillo was the 3rd most planted grape in the world. It is most famous coming from the Rioja region of Spain, where this offering comes from. Even with its high tannin, It is often an easy drinking wine, depending on the winemaker. This 2015 Culmen is a great representation with lots of dark fruit and hints of tobacco and leather and a great finish. Enjoy and let us know when you want us to send you more!"
What experts say about this wine
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Wine Spectator
Ranked #1 of 600 Spanish wines tasted. Full-bodied and dense with flavor, this big red is a gentle powerhouse, remaining plush and approachable, with currant, quince, tangerine, cola and vanilla flavors, supported by well-integrated tannins and bright, citrusy acidity. Harmonious and complete, this delivers a successful blend of traditional and modern styles.
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Wine Enthusiast
Made only in exceptional years, this bottling is inky garnet in color with aromas of raspberry, black currant and a touch of mint. It is rich on the palate with smooth tannins and flavors of raspberry, pomegranate, eucalyptus, orange zest and jasmine that coalesce in a satisfying finish.
pairing recommendation
Red Meat
Pork
Cured Meats
Spanish Food
Mexican Food
Root Vegetables
Stews/Soups
Hard Cheeses
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