2007 Emilio Rojo Ribeiro
90 Points
($53) Very light yellow. Pungent aromas of pear skin, yellow plum, sage and lemon thyme, with a musky mineral undertone. Deep, powerful orchard fruit flavors are braced by smoky minerals, whish add lift and cut. Becomes spicier with air and finishes with persistent exotic floral and herbal notes. - J.R.(International Wine Cellar Sept/Oct 2009)
91 Points
2006 Emilio Rojo
Ribeiro
$53
Pale yellow. Bitter citrus, minerals and honeysuckle on the nose, with a bright white pepper quality adding spice. Brisk, sharply focused lime and orange zest flavors offer striking depth and energy, staining the palate with mineral-accented flavor. Finishes with superb thrust and clinging citrus and bitter pear skin flavor. This won't quit. - S.T. (International Wine Cellar Sept/Oct 07)
91 Points
Emilio Rojo
Emilio Rojo 2005
Ribeiro
$45
Pale straw. Fresh, explosively perfumed bouquet of citrus zest, crushed rocks, anise and white flowers. Deeply concentrated but bright and fresh, with vibrant lemon and pear flavors and a strong impression of minerality. The finish offers excellent intensity and focus, with a lingering note of minerals. Only 50 cases imported. -J.R. (International Wine Cellar Sept/Oct 2006)
87 Points
Emilio Rojo
Emilio Rojo 2003
Ribeiro
$35
Good pale color. Very estery aromas of rose oil and tequila. Rich, broad and silky, with slightly alcoholic, margarita-like flavors of lime, orange and agave syrup. Very much in the 2003 style. -S.T. (International Wine Cellar September/October 2004, #116)
From The Wine Advocate
92 points
2009 Emilio Rojo
Ribeiro, Spain
WA, #195, Jun 2011 - Jay Miller
Emilio Rojo makes one wine at his 4.4 acre Ribeiro estate which he founded in 1987. The 2009 Emilio Rojo is a blend of 55% Treixadura with the balance Loureira, Lado, Albarino, and Torrontes. Fresh herbs, white fruits, and minerals inform the nose of a savory, spicy, complex offering that has superb volume and precision balance. It is likely to unwind for another 1-2 years and offer prime drinking through 2016.
2008 Emilio Rojo
Ribeiro, Spain
$65
The unoaked 2008 Emilio Rojo is made from 55% Treixadura, 15% Loureiro, 10% Lado,10% Albarino, and 10% Torrontes fermented in stainless steel and bottled without filtration. Light gold-colored, it gives up an attractive perfume of mineral, lemon curd, and spring flowers. On the palate it displays terrific minerality, elegance, and savory flavors. This lengthy offering should evolve for 1-2 years and drink well for another 5. Score: 92 -J.M. (WA #188, Apr 2010)
91 points
2005 Emilio Rojo
Emilio Rojo
Ribeiro
$46.00
From a two-hectare steeply terraced parcel, organically farmed, and planted only in indigenous varieties, the 2005 Emilio Rojo (named after the proprietor) is a blend of 55% Treixadura with the balance composed of four other varietals. The result is a tour de force in white winemaking. Medium straw in color, the wine offers up a compelling bouquet of melons, honeysuckle, and minerality. Some elements of citrus appear on the palate which is medium bodied, balanced, and very concentrated. The finish is long and pure. This superb wine should be drunk over the next four years. It is pricey but quite unique and merits tasting. –J.M. (eRobertParker.com, 2-28-07)
89 Points
Emilio Rojo 2002
Ribeiro
$35
Although this is a steep price for a dry white wine from Spain, it is a fascinating offering made from a blend dominated by Treixadura (55%), and including Loureiro (15%), Albarino (10%), and Torrontes (10%). Completely fermented in stainless steel and bottled unfiltered, it reveals vivid aromas of orange blossoms, quince, and passions fruit in an incredibly perfumed, exotic bouquet. Medium-bodied, dry yet exceptionally intense as well as nuanced, this distinctive Spanish white should be consumed over the next 1-2 years. -R.P. (#152, 4-26-04)
