Cortijo Tinto
Cortijo means 'cottage' or 'shack,' a reference to the fact that shacks, often times, make great wine. The estate-owned vineyards are located in the towns of Najera, within the Rioja Alta, at approximately 630 meters (2,067 ft.) elevation. The average temperature from April-October is 61.5ºF with 18.3 inches of yearly rainfall.
The Philosophy of Cortijo is very simple yet very effective: to make better wine, you need to harvest better grapes. Cortijo improves the quality of its wines by doing a better work in the vineyards, the place where the grapes come from. Cortijo is made with estate own grapes. The goal with Cortijo is to show a pure, youthful expression of Rioja Alta.
Farming Practice: Practicing Organic
Cortijo Tempranillo 2018
and fruit" were the words of Robert M. Parker Jr. when writing about Cortijo. Rioja is Spain's most prestigious wine region and for younger or
Cortijo III Tempranillo 2016
James Suckling 90 Plenty of crushed violets and roselike flowers here, together with an array of rich blackberries and currants. A pure, bright expression of
Cortijo III Tempranillo 2015
" A light ruby color with intense red berry fruit aromas and chocolate notes. Sour cherries in the mouth with lively acidity. An irresistible, all
Cortijo III Tempranillo 2014
" A light ruby color with intense red berry fruit aromas and chocolate notes. Sour cherries in the mouth with lively acidity. An irresistible, all
Cortijo III Tinto 2013 1.5L
Wine Information: -100% Tempranillo -Estate owned grapes -After harvest, pre-fermentation “cold soak” for five days at 45°F -Wine is aged for 5-6 months in 3 year
Cortijo III Tinto 2012 1.5L
Stephen Tanzer 89 "(100% tempranillo; fermented in stainless steel followed by two months in small French oak barrels): Vivid ruby. Jammy red fruit scents
Cortijo III Tinto 2011 1.5L
Stephen Tanzer 89 "80% tempranillo and 20% garnacha) Bright red fruits and flowers on the nose, along with deeper notes of black tea and licorice. Silky
Cortijo III Tinto 2006
International Wine Cellar 89 "Light purple. Spicy cherry and dried berry aromas are complicated by fresh flowers and dark chocolate. Focused and firm, with bitter cherry
Cortijo III Tinto 2006 1.5L
International Wine Cellar 89 "Light purple. Spicy cherry and dried berry aromas are complicated by fresh flowers and dark chocolate. Focused and firm, with bitter cherry
Cortijo III Tinto 1.5L
"I cannot think of another Rioja at this price level that offers this much character and fruit" were the words of Robert M. Parker Jr.
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