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Manage Subscriptions2008 Bodegas Barco de Piedra Ribera del Duero
Tempranillo
- Spain
- Castilla y León
- Ribera del Duero
Community Tasting Notes 12
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robseconti@aol.com Likes this wine: 88 points
October 30, 2019 - Took about an hour for that “funk” others have noted to blow off, when it did this was a real treat. Classic RdD nose, a little saddle leather, some dried cherries and a hint of vanilla. Nice body, some cola, leather and bramble. Nice finish. Still has a little life as well.
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madvitale Likes this wine: 88 points
March 11, 2014 - Have had several bottles of this since 2011. Not for months, but as this system is flagging it as a 'Drink Now', I pulled a bottle. Still a nice wine, although some of the fruit is lessening. If that is what you like, drink them now. Had a slight earthy funk on the nose at first that calmed down, as others have noted. Left it opened for over an hour before trying and used the Venturi for the first couple tries, at about 58 degrees. Berry flavors come through and has a subdued finish, but I do get Tempranillo. Enjoyable with a Mediterranean White Pizza on night one. Night two with a Beef Stroganoff. Wine held up nicely on the second night (I did use a vacuum pump), even at 70 degrees. Nicer nose. More berry and black cherry. An excellent light to medium Spanish red. Glad I have 3 more.
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Baylorwine Likes this wine: 90 points
January 2, 2014 - Had a strange funk on the nose for the first 30 minutes, but once it blew off, this wine exceeded my modest expectations. It was lightweight in the mouth with great acidity. Not sure if it was the paella, but it seemed a bit dry, which paired great.
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no leashes wrote: 91 points
June 18, 2013 - Absolutely delicious. Lots of black fruit, nice structure and balance. I don't understand some of the other ratings, maybe it just needed a little time to soften, but we thoroughly enjoyed.
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no leashes wrote:
September 19, 2012 - Tons of black fruit, pepper, spice flavors. Medium bodied, firm tannins. Drinking beautifully.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2008
- Type Red
- Producer Bodegas Barco de Piedra
- Varietal Tempranillo
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country Spain
- Region Castilla y León
- SubRegion n/a
- Appellation Ribera del Duero
- UPC Code 810411013823
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- Pending Delivery 1 (1%)
- In Cellars 52 (32%)
- Consumed 112 (68%)
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