Red Wine López Cristóbal La Linde 2022
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The Bodegas López Cristóbal winery produces the wine López Cristóbal La Linde from vines planted in Finca La Linde, a vineyard located at an altitude of roughly 800 metres above sea level.
Virtually a varietal Tinta del País (Tempranillo), the composition of this Spanish red wine includes a droplet of Merlot (5% of the blend). Both varieties grown in slimy-limestone soils, and the vines are around 20 years of age.
The grapes were harvested by hand and vinified in stainless steel tanks. After that, this red wine from Ribera del Duero was aged for 3 months in new and used French oak barrels.
Finally, the wine López Cristóbal La Linde 2022 from Ribera del Duero was aged for a further 3 months in the bottle.
Pair with BBQ meats or a cheese platter.
Appearance | The red wine López Cristóbal La Linde is medium purple with a violet rim. |
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Nose | This blend of Tempranillo and Merlot is lively and expressive, with aromas of ripe red fruit, wild berries and undergrowth, plus some earthy remembrances and notes of cinnamon, clove and balsam. |
Palate | Fresh and medium-bodied this red wine of Bodega López Cristóbal has a crisp acidity and good grip. Spices, menthol, aromatic herbs and red berries. Lively tannins and medium, elegant finish. |
Our personal opinion | Juicy and straightforward, the wine López Cristóbal La Linde 2022 makes for an nice everyday wine. |
OTHER VINTAGES | Lòpez Cristóbal Tinto Roble 2021: Enterwine 90. Bacchus Awards 2023: Grand Gold. Lòpez Cristóbal Tinto Roble 2020: Enterwine 90. López Cristóbal Tinto Roble 2019: Enterwine 90. Decanter WWA 2021 - 88 points & Bronze Medal. López Cristóbal Tinto Roble 2018: Enterwine 90. López Cristóbal Tinto Roble 2017: Enterwine 90. Peñín 90. López Cristóbal Tinto Roble 2016: Enterwine 91. López Cristóbal Tinto Roble 2015: Enterwine 90. López Cristóbal Roble 2014: Peñín 90. López Cristóbal Roble 2013: Peñín 92. |
Year | 2022 |
Type | Red |
D.O. | Ribera del Duero |
Bottle size | 75 cl |
Serving tempurature | 15-17ºC |
Ageing | Oak |
Type of ageing | Months in French oak barrels |
Number of months aged in Barrels | 3 |
Enterwine's Score | 91 |
Media rating | 91 |
Percentage of variety | Tinta del País 95%, Merlot 5% |
Pairings | Cold meats, Eggs, Grilled lamb, Grilled red meats, Pasta with red sauce and meat, Poultry, Rice with meat, Roasted white meats, semi-curred cheese, Vegetables, Vegetables |
Taste | Fruity and Fresh, Tasty with barrel notes |
Occasion | Appetizer, Barbecue, Dinner with friends, Reunion with colleagues |