Lopez de Heredia; Viña Cubillo Crianza; 2016; 6 (1 x 6); 750ml

R. Lopez de Heredia, founded in 1877 in Haro, is the most gloriously traditional producer in all of Rioja, ageing its wines for years in old oak, in cellars draped with cellar-mould, before release. Viña Cubillo is its Crianza, the most approachable of its reds, a Tempranillo-led blend from the Cubillo vineyard that still emerges with several years of age. 2016 was a superb Rioja vintage, marrying quality with freshness. Luis Gutiérrez from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate and Joaquín Hidalgo from Vinous each gave it a rating of 94, and Alison Napjus from Wine Spectator gave it 90.

Estimate:£128.84

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