The wines of López de Heredia are oxidatively styled, finely elegant, and have a depth of umami flavour that makes them so food-friendly. Viña Cubillo is a blend of 65% Tempranillo, 25% Garnacha, 5% Graciano and 5% Mazuelo from 50-year-old vines and is aged in barrique for three years. 2013 was a cool vintage, with a lot more rain and even hailstorms, which resulted in lower yields, but immense fruit purity and freshness. Is there better value in the wine world?
López de Heredia’s wines have become almost unattainable. Luis Gutiérrez of Wine Advocate agrees, stating: 'The wines are superb, but they are becoming scarce, and I think the situation will get even worse in the future.' Buy them by the caseload, while you can.
