Castillo de Urtau

Sort By:

Castillo de Urtau 1998 Reserva Tempranillo (Ribera del Duero)

Online Exclusive

Price $80

Plenty of spice, citrus peel and leather on the nose. In fact, there’s a lot more of those types of scents than anything you would describe as fruity. And in the mouth there’s an herbal, mildly green character. Still, as a whole the wine has a nice feel and some liveliness. — M.S. (6/1/2007)

points

Castillo de Urtau 2003 Joven Tempranillo (Ribera del Duero)

Price $19

Not sure why an ’03 Joven would still be on the market, but since it is we’ll review it. The bouquet deals cinnamon and rubber along with basic berry aromas, while the palate is tangy and racy as it pumps cherry and raspberry fruit. Full on the finish but modest in flavor and style. Still seems fresh and ready to go. — M.S. (6/1/2007)

points

Castillo de Urtau 2001 Crianza Tempranillo (Ribera del Duero)

Price $34

Initial aromas of tree bark, root beer and leather give way to stronger, obvious oak notes. Very snappy on the palate; in fact, it’s downright sharp and acidic in the midpalate. Has its positives but is too racy and shrill in the middle. Imported by Haro Imports. — M.S. (8/1/2005)

Most Reviewed Designations

Crianza Joven Reserva

Most Reviewed Varietals

Tempranillo

2010 Mira Stanly Ranch

Winemaker Gustavo Gonzalez left Robert Mondavi to do his own thing, and…

(Sponsored)