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Red
1973 Bodegas Bilbainas Rioja Clarete Fino Gran Reserva
Tempranillo Blend
- Spain
- La Rioja
- Rioja
Label borrowed from 1962
Community Tasting Notes 1
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RajivAyyangar wrote: 91 points
May 26, 2017 - Flatiron - Tommasi and Sundries (Flatiron, SF): Pale garnet in the glass. Aromatic nose - dill, slight balsamic, distinct tones of savory cherry-tamari-tobacco. Some acetaldehyde (bruised apple) as is appropriate given the age. Still very much intact on the nose - slight hints of well-integrated brettanomyces (spiced dog fur, mushroomy earthy notes). Toasted coconut and toffee oak, but very well-integrated.
On the palate, it comes off as quite light, almost like washed-out-watercolors, but with everything perceptible. A slight prickle of vinegar frames the flavors. Dry, medium body, medium plus acid, low tannins - extremely softened by age. Finish is only medium plus, but complex.
Very nice example of old Rioja.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 1973
- Type Red
- Producer Bodegas Bilbainas
- Varietal Tempranillo Blend
- Designation Clarete Fino Gran Reserva
- Vineyard n/a
- Country Spain
- Region La Rioja
- SubRegion n/a
- Appellation Rioja
Community Holdings
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- In Cellars 1 (100%)
- Consumed 0 (0%)
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