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Burgo Viejo Rioja Reserva
Bodegas Burgo Viejo
Spain - La Rioja - Rioja

Complex nose of blackberry jam, spice and dark chocolate. The taste is still fresh and intense with firm tannins that will guarantee the longevity for at least 15 years from the harvest year.

Specifications
Appellation
Rioja
Wine Type
Red
Varietal(s)
85% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano and 5% Mazuelo.
Vinification
Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel vats at controlled temperature. Aged in American and French oak barrels (50% each) for 18 months.
Pairings

Enjoy it with red meat and game.

Reviews and News

2019 Burgo Viejo Rioja Reserva - GOLD - Berliner Wine Trophy

2019 Burgo Viejo Rioja Reserva - GOLD - Berliner Wine Trophy

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Berliner Wine Trophy 2023, GOLD MEDAL

 

2019 Burgo Viejo Rioja Reserva - 91 PTS - JS

2019 Burgo Viejo Rioja Reserva - 91 PTS - JS

james suckling hq logo plain"Elegant berries and spiced cherries with a hint of oranges and undergrowth on the nose. Juicy and evenly packed with a fluid, medium-bodied palate and soft tannins. Drink now - Zekun SHUAI (Senior Editor)"

- James Suckling (May 4th 2023), 91 pts

2019 Burgo Viejo Rioja Reserva - 90 PTS - SILVER - IWC

2019 Burgo Viejo Rioja Reserva - 90 PTS - SILVER - IWC

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- International Wine Challenge 2023, 90 pts - Silver Medal

 

 

2017 Burgo Viejo Rioja Reserva - 92 PTS - JS

2017 Burgo Viejo Rioja Reserva - 92 PTS - JS

james suckling hq logo plain"Berry, mushroom and fresh-herb aromas. Full-bodied with round, juicy tannins and plenty of fruit. Tempranillo. Drink or hold."

- James Suckling (August 2021), 92 pts

2017 Burgo Viejo Rioja Reserva - 90 PTS - SILVER - IWC

2017 Burgo Viejo Rioja Reserva - 90 PTS - SILVER - IWC

iwc silver medal 2021"Fresh youthful wine. Dark chewy spice. Rich , intensity of flavour. Still youthful and will benefit cellaring."

- International Wine Challenge 2021, 90 pts - Silver Medal

 

 

2016 Burgo Viejo Rioja Reserva - 92 PTS - WE

2016 Burgo Viejo Rioja Reserva - 92 PTS - WE

wine enthusiast 92 pts

"Aromas of blackberry, dark plum and a tiny hint of green bell pepper pave the way for flavors of cassis, blackberry, anisette, butterscotch and black-olive paste. Plush tannins melt into the background as notes of cherry and eucalyptus appear on the finish. - Mike DESIMONE"

- Wine Enthusiast (March 1st 2023), 92 pts

2016 Burgo Viejo Rioja Reserva - 91 PTS - JS

2016 Burgo Viejo Rioja Reserva - 91 PTS - JS

james suckling hq logo plain"A ripe, fruity red with plum, berry and some orange peel and bark. It’s medium-to full-bodied with round tannins and a juicy finish. Drink now."
- James Suckling (October 2020), 91 pts

2014 Burgo Viejo Rioja Reserva - 91 PTS - VINOUS

2014 Burgo Viejo Rioja Reserva - 91 PTS - VINOUS

vinous logo"(raised in a 50/50 combination of new and used French and American oak barrels for 18 months) Vivid ruby-red. An expansive, highly perfumed bouquet evokes ripe black and blue fruits, cola, incense and toasty oak, with a sexy floral overtone. Silky and broad on the palate, offering concentrated black raspberry, cherry-vanilla and coconut flavors that become spicier with aeration. In an emphatically fruity style, showing solid closing thrust, strong persistence and gently gripping tannins. - Josh Raynolds"
- Antionio Galloni's Vinous (February 2019), 91 pts

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2014 Burgo Viejo Rioja Reserva - 90 PTS - SILVER MEDAL - Decanter World Wine Awards

2014 Burgo Viejo Rioja Reserva - 90 PTS - SILVER MEDAL - Decanter World Wine Awards

decanter silver 2018"Sweet, ripe, plummy nose followed by notes of rosemary and thyme. Enlivening wine with a long and complex aftertaste."

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2014 Burgo Viejo Rioja Reserva - 90 PTS - JD

2014 Burgo Viejo Rioja Reserva - 90 PTS - JD

jeb dunnuck logo 250"A small step up in price, the 2014 Reserva (85% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano, and 5% Mazuelo) has a similar elegance and purity, with classic vanilla-laced notes of spice, garrigue, cedar, and both cherry and darker currant-like fruits. It’s balanced, has fine tannins, and is an outstanding wine. I like it today, but I suspect it’s capable of keeping for a decade."
- Jeb Dunnuck (March 2019), 90 pts

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2012 Burgo Viejo Rioja Reserva - 90 PTS - WE

2012 Burgo Viejo Rioja Reserva - 90 PTS - WE

wine enthusiast 90 pts"Dense fairly bold blackberry and dark plum aromas are backed by a plump palate that's braced by a beam of core acidity. Earthy berry flavors come with notes of vanilla, wild herbs and tobacco, while the finish is full and weighty but also juicy. Drink through 2020."
- Wine Enthusiast (May 2017), 90 pts

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2012 Burgo Viejo Rioja Reserva - 90 PTS - VINOUS

2012 Burgo Viejo Rioja Reserva - 90 PTS - VINOUS

vinous logo"(raised for 18 months in a 50/50 combination of French and American oak barrels, new and used) Bright ruby-red. Fresh dark berry, licorice and spice scents, along with smoky mineral and vanilla flourishes. Sweet and seamless on the palate, offering juicy boysenberry and cola flavors and a touch of candied flowers. Lingers with good tenacity on a long, oak-accented finish shaped by smooth tannins. - Josh Raynolds"
- Antionio Galloni's Vinous (May 2017), 90 pts

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2010 Burgo Viejo Rioja Reserva - 91 PTS - VINOUS

2010 Burgo Viejo Rioja Reserva - 91 PTS - VINOUS

vinous logo 250"Saturated ruby. The nose displays an array of ripe dark fruit and floral scents, with a potent vanilla overtone. Fleshy and open-knit for the vintage, offering powerful blackcurrant and bitter cherry flavors that pick up a spicy flourish with aeration. The vanilla and cherry notes repeat emphatically on a very long, gently tannic, spicy finish. After fermentation in stainless steel tanks this wine spent a year in American oak barrels.- Josh Raynolds"
- Antonio Galloni's Vinous (November 2015), 91 pts

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2010 Burgo Viejo Rioja Reserva - 87 PTS - WINE VALUE - WA

2010 Burgo Viejo Rioja Reserva - 87 PTS - WINE VALUE - WA

wa300"The most expensive wine, the 2010 Reserva shows more aged graphite notes intermixed with pepper, vanilla, black cherry and strawberry. It is ripe, round, juicy and best drunk over the next 3-4 years."
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (March 2016), 87 pts - Excellent Wine Values for Under $25

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2009 Burgo Viejo Rioja Reserva - 90 PTS - WA

2009 Burgo Viejo Rioja Reserva - 90 PTS - WA

wa90"These wines are from the same producer as the Palacio del Burgo offerings reviewed later in this report, and, for my taste, seem almost identical to those wines. The outstanding 2009 Reserva is made from a blend identical to the Palacio del Burgo 2009 Reserva, 85% Tempranillo, 10% Grenache and 5% Carignan. It boasts lots of complexity and virtually the same character as the 2009 Reserva from Palacio del Burgo – vanilla, new saddle leather and sweet black cherry characteristics presented in a medium-bodied, elegant, complex and concentrated style. Drink it over the next 2-3 years. - Robert Parker"
- Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate (November 2014), 90 pts

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2009 Burgo Viejo Rioja Reserva - 90 PTS - IWR

2009 Burgo Viejo Rioja Reserva - 90 PTS - IWR

tanzer iwc 90 pts"Deep ruby. Ripe cherry, floral pastille and pipe tobacco scents, along with notes of cracked pepper and vanilla. Sweet and penetrating, offering plump blackberry and cherry compote flavors that pick up smokiness with aeration. Closes smooth, spicy and long, with soft tannins coming on late and folding into the wine's sweet dark fruit."
- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar (September/October 2014), 90 pts

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2008 Burgo Viejo Rioja Reserva - GOLD - Berliner Wine Trophy

2008 Burgo Viejo Rioja Reserva - GOLD - Berliner Wine Trophy

Gold Medal

Berliner Wine Trophy, GOLD MEDAL

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2008 Burgo Viejo Rioja Reserva - 90 PTS - WA

2008 Burgo Viejo Rioja Reserva - 90 PTS - WA

Wine Advocate 90 Pts"The outstanding 2008 Reserva (85% Tempranillo, 10% Garnacha and 5% Carignan) exhibits plenty of spicy vanillin, forest floor, sweet, jammy black currant and black cherry fruit, and hints of cedarwood and Christmas fruitcake. Its complex aromatics are followed by a full-bodied, opulent, well-made Rioja that should drink well for 3-5 years."

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Issue #208, August 2013), 90 pts

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2008 Burgo Viejo Rioja Reserva - 90 PTS - IWC

2008 Burgo Viejo Rioja Reserva - 90 PTS - IWC

Tanzer International Wine Cellar 90 Pts"(85% tempranillo, 10% garnacha and 5% mazuelo): Deep ruby. Dried cherry, dark chocolate, minerals and smoky oak on the nose. Supple, oaky and pliant, offering bitter cherry and redcurrant flavors complicated by notes of coconut and chewing tobacco. Dusty tannins give shape to the persistent finish, which repeats the cherry and smoke notes. - JR"

Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar (September 2013), 90 pts

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2006 Burgo Viejo Rioja Reserva -BRONZE - Decanter 2011

2006 Burgo Viejo Rioja Reserva -BRONZE - Decanter 2011

Bronze medal: Decanter 2011

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Six families of farmers founded Bodegas Burgo Viejo in 1987 (with the next generation coming on-board, it is now sixteen families working together). Burgo Viejo´s main asset has always been ...
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