90 points
Luberri
2010 Orlegi Rioja($16) International Wine Cellar, #158, Sept./Oct. - Josh Raynolds
(100% tempranillo): Vivid red. Floral- and spice-accented aromas of red fruits, rose and minerals; smells like a Dujac wine. Seductively perfumed in the mouth, with juicy raspberry and floral pastille flavors dominating. Shows impressive clarity and spiciness on the long, sweet finish. This is extremely easy to drink.
2007 Luberri Seis de Luberri Rioja
89 Points
($18) Bright ruby. Lively aromas of raspberry, blackberry and zesty spices. Concentrated red and dark berry flavors display good juicy intensity, with dusty tannins framing the back end. The lively finish leaves behind tangy blackberry skin and floral pastille notes. This very fresh wine is delicious now. - J.R.(International Wine Cellar Sept/Oct 2009)
2006 Luberri Biga Rioja
90 Points
($22) Deep, bright red. Vibrant red and dark berry scents are complicated by exotic vanilla and cola nuances. Impressively fresh cherry and black raspberry flavors stain the palate, picking up a candied licorice quality on the back end. Gains weight with air while maintaining vivacity and finishes with an echo of sweet vanilla. Seductive now but I'd wait a year or two for the oak to integrate. - J.R.(International Wine Cellar Sept/Oct 2009)
90 Points
2005 Biga
Rioja
$24
Vivid red. Mineral-driven aromas of raspberry, cherry and baking spices, with a suave floral undertone. Light-bodied red berry flavors are seductively pure and sweet, with fine-grained tannins adding grip. Finishes brisk, with sneaky length and a strong echo of cracked pepper. Really intriguing wine, and sure to be flexible at the table. -J.R. (International Wine Cellar 9/08)
89 Points
2005 Seis de Luberri
Rioja
$16 Bright red. Youthful but seductive strawberry and raspberry scents are complicated by cracked pepper and licorice. Pure, juicy red berry flavors are tannin-free and energetic, finishing bright and crisp. Drink this young for its exuberance. - J.R. (International Wine Cellar Sept/Oct 07)
90 Points
2004 Luberri, Biga
Rioja
$18 Deep red. Suave strawberry and cherry aromas sexed up by fresh and dried roses, minerals and tobacco. Sweet red berry flavors are impressively energetic, with bright minerality adding cut. This clean, light-bodied, rather delicate Rioja reminded me of pinot noir. - J.R. (International Wine Cellar Sept/Oct 07)
88 Points
2003 Luberri, Monje Amestoy M.A.
Rioja
$25 Dark violet. Ripe, smoky cherry and cassis aromas display a slightly roasted quality, with complicating anise and black tea qualities. Deep bitter cherry, dark berry liqueur and plum flavors are complemented by a grilled meat character and are lifted on the back by gentle minerality. Distinctly warm and suited to hearty braised or grilled meats. - J.R. (International Wine Cellar Sept/Oct 07)
92 Points
2004 Luberri, Finca Los Merinos
Rioja
$61 Inky purple. Explosively perfumed nose offers an exotic array of incense-accented red and dark berry scents, along with sexy vanillin oak, baking spices and graphite. Deep blackberry and cassis flavors are sweetened by mocha and gently supported by suave tannins. Gains ripeness on the finish, which features a powerful bitter cherry liqueur quality and excellent focus. This boasts impressive depth and persistence. - J.R. (International Wine Cellar Sept/Oct 07)
88 Points
Luberri
M.A. 2001
Rioja
$24
Medium red. Spicy, vibrant aromas of bright red berries and cherry. Smoky and sweet on the palate, with a subtle coconut tinge to the ripe red fruits, along with a hint of cured tobacco. Finishes expansive and long, with a note of fresh rose. -J.R. (International Wine Cellar Sept/Oct 2006)
90(+?) Points
Luberri
Finca Los Meriños Reserva 2001
Rioja
$60
Dark red. Exotic, fresh and expansive on the nose, offering scents of cherry, blackcurrant, chocolate, smoked meat and minerals. Rather brooding and impressively concentrated on the palate, showing serious extract and strong notes of bitter cherry and plum. Finishes with solid tannins and a lingering note of bitter cherry. -J.R. (International Wine Cellar Sept/Oct 2006)
From The Wine Advocate
91 points
2007 Luberri Biga
Rioja, Spain
WA, #195, Jun 2011 - Jay Miller
The 2007 Biga spent 12 months in French and American oak. A bit more brooding aromatically, it offers up notes of balsam wood, leather, cinnamon, clove, pepper, violets, and blackberry. In the glass it reveals enough structure to evolve for 1-2 years while its length and volume suggest a drinking window extending through 2019.
Luberri is located in El Ciego in the heart of Rioja Alavesa. The estate consists of 35 hectares of old vines. All three wines presented (100% Tempranillo) are excellent to outstanding values.
90 points
2008 Luberri Seis
Rioja, Spain
WA, #195, Jun 2011 - Jay Miller
The 2008 Seis de Luberri spent 6 months in French and American oak. It offers up an inviting nose of cedar, leather, violets, spice box, and assorted black fruits. Already revealing a bit of complexity, this elegantly-styled Rioja has the balance and concentration to drink well through 2018.
Luberri is located in El Ciego in the heart of Rioja Alavesa. The estate consists of 35 hectares of old vines. All three wines presented (100% Tempranillo) are excellent to outstanding values.
88 points
2010 Luberri Orlegy
Rioja, Spain
WA, #195, Jun 2011 - Jay Miller
The 2010 Orlegy is an unoaked cuvee fermented with native yeasts. It is a very perfumed effort with plenty of spice and black fruit characteristics. Savory, ripe, and easygoing, this tasty effort will provide enjoyment for another 4-5 years.
Luberri is located in El Ciego in the heart of Rioja Alavesa. The estate consists of 35 hectares of old vines. All three wines presented (100% Tempranillo) are excellent to outstanding values.
2005 Luberri Finca Los Merinos
Rioja, Spain
$74
The 2005 Finca los Merinos comes from an old-vine parcel of Tempranillo aged in French oak for 16 months. A glass-coating opaque purple color, it displays a brooding bouquet of cigar box, tobacco, violets, black cherry, and blackberry. This is followed by a layered, spicy, dense, savory wine that is impeccably balanced. It has the stuffing to evolve for 5-7 years and will offer a drinking window extending from 2016 to 2030. Score: 94 -J.M. (WA #188, Apr 2010)
2005 Luberri M A
Rioja, Spain
$31
Luberri’s 2005 M.A. is 100% Tempranillo aged in French and American oak for 16 months before bottling without filtration. Deep purple-colored, it shows off an impressive nose of cedar, tobacco, spice box, violets, and blackberry. On the palate it is concentrated, structured, and savory with 4-5 years of aging potential. It will be at its best from 2014 to 2025. Score: 91 -J.M. (WA #188, Apr 2010)
86 points
2003 Luberri Biga
Luberri
Rioja
$16.00
The 2003 Biga comes from a more difficult vintage at Luberri. The wine is slightly diffuse but still offers up smoky, spicy, soft red fruits. The wine seems advanced so I would opt for drinking it over the next 2-3 years.
Luberri is a 76-acre estate in the Alevesa section of Rioja. The owner, Monje Amestoy, was the original winemaker at Artadi before starting his own winery in 1992. –J.M. (eRobertParker.com, 2-28-07)
92 points
2003 Luberri Finca Los Merinos
Luberri
Rioja
$60.00
The star of the portfolio is the 2003 Finca Los Merinos, a single vineyard cuvee with the oldest vines on the estate (60-90 years). The wine spent 16 months in French oak before being bottled unfiltered. It is deep purple in color with complex aromas of vanilla, black currants, cherries and mocha. On the palate it is full-bodied, structured, well balanced, and has a lengthy finish. Give it another two years and drink it over the following decade.
Luberri is a 76-acre estate in the Alevesa section of Rioja. The owner, Monje Amestoy, was the original winemaker at Artadi before starting his own winery in 1992. –J.M. (eRobertParker.com, 2-28-07)
89 points
2002 Luberri M A
Luberri
Rioja
$24.00
The 2002 M.A., 100% Tempranillo, was aged in French and American oak for 16 months. It is deep purple in color and offers up classic aromas of herbs, cassis, black cherries and smoke. Elegantly styled, pure, and nicely balanced, it should drink well for 4-6 years.
Luberri is a 76-acre estate in the Alevesa section of Rioja. The owner, Monje Amestoy, was the original winemaker at Artadi before starting his own winery in 1992. –J.M. (eRobertParker.com, 2-28-07)
87 points
2005 Luberri Seis
Luberri
Rioja
$14.00
The lineup starts with the 2005 Seis is a 100% Tempranillo cuvee made from the estate’s younger vines, and aged for 6 months in French and American oak. It is a fruity, straightforward effort with spice and currant flavors, medium body, and enough structure to drink well for several years.
Luberri is a 76-acre estate in the Alevesa section of Rioja. The owner, Monje Amestoy, was the original winemaker at Artadi before starting his own winery in 1992. –J.M. (eRobertParker.com, 2-28-07)
94 Points
Luberri
2001 Finca Los Merinos
Rioja
$60
The blockbuster 2001 Finca Los Merinos Cepas Viejas was fashioned from 70-year old vines and aged 16 months in new French oak before being bottled unfiltered. It boasts a saturated ruby/purple color in addition to a smoky nose of graphite, espresso roast, chocolate, black currants, cherries, and vanilla. Full body, superb richness, good acidity, and ripe tannin suggest it should age well for a decade. -R.P. (#159)
87 Points Luberri 2004 Seis Rioja $13 The modern-styled, dark ruby/purple-tinged 2004 Seis is a 100% Tempranillo offering big, sweet, tarry fruit with hints of cedarwood, licorice, and herbs. Drink it over the next 1-2 years. -R.P. (#159)
89 Points Luberri 2001 Monje Amestoy Rioja $25 From 40-50-year old vines, the 2001 Monje Amestoy spent 16 months in a combination of French and American oak. Its deep ruby/purple color is followed by classic Rioja aromas of dried herbs, black cherries, cassis, and smoke. Medium-bodied with considerable elegance, density, and purity, it should drink well for 4-5 years. -R.P. (#159)
From The Wine Enthusiast
88 Points
2005 Seis de Luberri
Rioja
$14
A heavier, more elevated style, but still well-priced relative to the competition. Expect lusty toast and berry sromas along with a round but juicy palate that delivers chewy berry and plum flavors and some "grasa," which means fat in Spanish. A cut above most wines in this price range. -M.S. (September 2007)
