| Type | Red wine |
|---|---|
| Region | |
| Grapes | |
| Producer | |
| Allergens | Contains sulfites |
| Alcohol contenti | 14.5% |
Spec sheet
The wine
What does this wine taste like?
We place this wine towards the bold, tannic and acidic end of the spectrum rather than light or soft — a structured, full-bodied Rioja built for ageing and food. Critics who've tasted recent vintages describe a smoky, leathery character with ripe, chunky tannins and excellent texture, alongside notes of dark berries, violets, liquorice and rosemary, with a long, layered finish. Vintage character shifts with the growing season — cooler years bring a slightly lighter, more polished style, warmer ones a richer, more exuberant one — but the underlying structure remains consistent.
| Light | Bold | |
|---|---|---|
| Smooth | Tannic | |
| Dry | Sweet | |
| Soft | Acidic |
Drinking and storing
Serve between 16°C and 18°C. Given its tannic structure and extended oak ageing, this is a wine that rewards patience — it will continue to develop in the bottle, though it's also drinking well on release given its balance and integration. If opening young, decanting an hour or two beforehand will help soften the tannins and open up the aromatics.
Serve between 16ºC and 18ºC
Food pairing
This is a powerful, structured red built for the table rather than sipping alone. Its firm tannins and ripe fruit make it a strong match for red meat — think roast lamb or a well-marbled steak — and its intensity means it can stand up to mature, hard cheeses. These are general pairing principles for a wine of this style and structure rather than producer-specified suggestions.
Ratings and awards
| 2022 | 93 PK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 95 PK | |||
| 2020 | 93+ PK | |||
| 2019 | 94 PK | |||
| 2018 | 94 PK | 93 SK | 92 WS | |
| 2017 | 95 PN |
PK: ParkerPN: PeñínSK: SucklingWS: Wine
spectator
Wine critics reviewsReviews by Parker, Jancis Robinson, and Suckling
Customer reviews
The winery
Señorío de San Vicente
The Eguren family has always shown great respect for its land and with the Señorío de San Vicente estate its aim has been to revive an almost extinct indigenous variety: the Tempranillo Peludo (literally 'Hairy', referring to the underside of the leaf). Señorío de San Vicente is, effectively, a project founded on the idea of producing a single wine, originating from a single vineyard (Finca La Canoca, an 18 ha site) and made from a single variety. The winery is located in San...
