LocomotoraFinca AllendeMiguel Angel de GregorioVilla VinetecaQuim Villa(Pagos) Finca Allende

Rioja

Tempranillo

(Robert Parker’s rating: 91 points)
2004 La Locomotora Gran Reserva Briones100% Tempranillo 2010 Reserva 2015 5 3,240

Locomotora is another tiny joint project between Miguel Angel de Gregorio of the respected Finca Allende and Quim Villa, owner of Villa Vineteca. The original idea was to source the best fruit from single vineyard sites (Pagos) selected for their quality of terroir and age of vines. Originally the grapes were bought in but, the vineyards were subsequently purchased to ensure continuity and integrity. Vinification, bottling and ageing then takes place at Finca Allende. The result is that very pure, elegant and unique wines are produced.

Region:
Rioja, Spain

Type:
Red/Rouge (Still)

Grape Variety:
100% Tempranillo

Tasting Notes:
(Robert Parker’s rating: 91 points)
The 2004 La Locomotora Gran Reserva is pure Tempranillo from Briones that matured in French and American barriques for two years, during which time it was racked four times. It doesn’t look and feel that different from the 2010 Reserva, with less fruit and more spice. The palate feels very polished, light to medium-bodied, not very deep or complex, but quite drinkable. 3,240 bottles were filled in May 2015.