Spain / Red

Rioja 2018 Red

Source-supported draft: Rioja red 2018 is Very Good, officially rated Good after a cooler, wetter and more uneven year than 2019. Selective producers made fresh and balanced wines, but this should be treated as a drink/buy-with-care vint...

89 - Very Good
Score89
ConfidenceHigh
MaturityEntering peak
Window2026-2052

Vivintage verdict

Very Good

Source-supported draft: Rioja red 2018 is Very Good, officially rated Good after a cooler, wetter and more uneven year than 2019. Selective producers made fresh and balanced wines, but this should be treated as a drink/buy-with-care vint...

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