Basilio Izquierdo “Acodo” Red 2010

Basilio Izquierdo “Acodo” Red 2010

Acodo Red 2010 is a full-bodied edition, showing both power and juicy, deep fruit with pure mixed berry and black cherry scents and flavors. The mouthfeel is ample and yet supple, with classic vanilla, spice and potted soil tones. Full, polished tannins make for rich...
Wine Advocate’s Strong Reviews for Basilio Izquierdo

Wine Advocate’s Strong Reviews for Basilio Izquierdo

Upcoming vintages of Basilio Izquerdo’s wines received positive write-ups by Luis Gutiérrez in The Wine Advocate, Issue 226 (August 30, 2016). Both “B de Basilio” 2012 Rioja White and “B de Basilio” 2010 Rioja Red were awarded 93 point...
Basilio Izquierdo “B de Basilio” White 2010

Basilio Izquierdo “B de Basilio” White 2010

This outstanding blend of old vine Garnacha Blanca and Viura is a deep pale straw color, and displays one of the most deft touches working with French oak you will find coming out of Spain today. The effusive nose begins with fine hints of pineapple, pear, hints of...
Basilio Izquierdo “B de Basilio” Red 2008

Basilio Izquierdo “B de Basilio” Red 2008

The B de Basilio Red 2008 displays a brilliant, purple-hued ruby color. This suave, fruit encased red is brightly fragrant. Rich scents of black cherry and strawberry immediately greet you on the nose, followed by hints of clay and loam. The attack is supple, silky...
Wine Advocate’s Strong Reviews for Basilio Izquierdo

Basilio Izquierdo

Basilio Izquierdo is one of our favorite winemakers. His knowledge, ceaseless curiosity and amazing problem solving abilities in winemaking are a wonder to behold. It also helps that he was the head winemaker at CVNE and Contino for more than 30 years and responsible...