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Balbás Crianza 2016 Wine Review

Balbás Crianza 2016

Balbás Crianza 2016

Ribera del Duero D.O., Spain

Community Score:93/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $25.95

Drink: 2021-2027

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Balbás

Agent: Tradesa Corp.

Natalie's Score: 93/100

From the Ribera Del Duero wine region, Balbás Crianza 2016 is aged 18 months in French and American oak barrels and is produced from estate-grown old vine Tempranillo. Fragrant on the nose with dark plum, cherry, leather, cocoa and spicy aromas. Beautifully balanced with ripe blackberry, earthy florals, cocoa, pepper spice and stony mineral flavours wrapped up with a whiff of smoke. Nicely done! Enjoy with a grilled steak and mushrooms. Drink or hold.

Food pairings: Tuscan rabbit, meat lover's pizza, roast pork.

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This Balbás Crianza 2016 was reviewed on September 2, 2023 by Natalie MacLean

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Balbás Crianza 2016 is produced from estate-grown old vines Tempranillo and is fragrant with dark plum, cocoa and toasted oak spice aromas and flavours juicy on the palate. Beautifully balanced. Drink or hold. - Community Wine Reviews

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