Spain / Red

Rioja 1985 Red

Source-supported draft: Rioja red 1985 is Good, a fair and easy-drinking mature Rioja year rather than a top benchmark. Buy Gran Reserva and traditional-bodega bottles only when condition is strong and pricing reflects the moderate vintage.

84 - Good
Score84
ConfidenceHigh
MaturityMature
Window1993-2019

Vivintage verdict

Good

Source-supported draft: Rioja red 1985 is Good, a fair and easy-drinking mature Rioja year rather than a top benchmark. Buy Gran Reserva and traditional-bodega bottles only when condition is strong and pricing reflects the moderate vintage.

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