Bodegas Barco de Piedra
2008 / 750 ml.
Ratings Key:
- SP Wine Spectator
- WE Wine Enthusiast
- OT Other Review Service
- RP Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate
- ST Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar
- Gold Premier Gold - Best Value*
- Plat Premier Platinum - Our Highest Recommendation
- * as rated by our staff
Published Reviews
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90 pts. Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate: June, 2009
The 2008 Barco de Piedra is 100% Tempranillo aged for 5 months in French and American oak. A glass-staining opaque purple, it offers up an enticing bouquet cedar, spice box, violets, cassis, and black cherry. This is followed by a rich, flavorful, firm wine that will evolve for 1–2 years. This lengthy bargain will drink well through 2015. It is what over-delivering is all about.
Member Store Reviews
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3/12/2010
Fresh, aromatic, and elegant, Barco de Piedra is 100% Tempranillo from Ribera del Duero. Vibrant ruby in color with overt raspberry, violet and black cherry notes on the nose. Medium in body (not tannic or astringent) and perfectly balanced. The finish picks up cedar, herb and a touch of earthiness, and lasts for a few minutes after the last sip. Here is yet another example of Spain’s red wines that are miles ahead of any competitor for both quality and price.
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