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Basilio Izquierdo

Basilio Izquierdo B de Basilio Tinto

Name: Basilio Izquierdo B de Basilio Tinto
Brand: Basilio Izquierdo
Price: 56 USD
Rating: 4.25 (0 reviews)

Spain, Rioja

Red wine

4.3

Expert Rating

4.0

Sometimes Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Basilio Izquierdo B de Basilio Tinto is a premium red wine produced by the renowned winemaker Basilio Izquierdo in the Rioja appellation of Spain. The wine is made from carefully selected grapes grown in the vineyards located in the foothills of the Sierra de Cantabria mountains. The vineyards are characterized by their unique terroir, which includes clay and limestone soils and a continental climate. The winemaking process involves traditional techniques, including hand-harvesting and aging in oak barrels, resulting in a wine that is elegant, complex, and full-bodied. The wine exhibits aromas of ripe red fruits, spices, and vanilla, with a long and persistent finish.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Basillio Izquierdo B de Basilio Tinto is a medium-bodied Spanish red wine that exudes aromas of ripe cherries and plums. On the palate, it showcases delicious flavors of dark berry fruits, tobacco, and dark chocolate, balanced with soft tannins and a long, lingering finish.The wine's balance and complexity make it an ideal pairing for grilled meats, stews, and a variety of cheeses.

EXPERT RATING

4.3

DRINKING WINDOW

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2048

Profile

Sweetness:

Almost dry

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Fragrant

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Lean

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Firm

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (3)

Tempranillo

Garnacha

ORIGINS

Winery: Basilio Izquierdo

Region: Rioja

Rioja is Spain's most celebrated wine region, located in the north of the country in the autonomous community of La Rioja. It is bordered by the Basque Country, Navarra and Aragón, and is home to some of the country's most iconic wines. Rioja has a long and storied history of winemaking, with evidence of viticulture dating back to the Roman Empire. The region was officially founded in 1925, and is now one of the most famous and respected wine regions in the world.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.0

0 Reviews