Bodegas Izadi
Rioja Reserva
Rioja Alavesa
2018
Vintage
Varietal
Tempranillo
Where it is, September 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2023-2034), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2034, with a drinking horizon to 2040.
The ‘18 Rioja Reserva.
Bodegas Izadi Rioja Reserva 2018 is a Tempranillo from Rioja Alavesa, Spain.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Bodegas Izadi Rioja Reserva 2018 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
The 2018 vintage
Bodegas Izadi's 2018 Rioja Reserva is a Tempranillo from Rioja Alavesa, Spain.
About Bodegas Izadi
Bodegas Izadi's Rioja Reserva is a Tempranillo from Rioja Alavesa, Spain.
From the cellar: pair with
Slow roasted pork with rosemary butter
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Rack of lamb with truffle polenta
The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Aged charcuterie with quince paste
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Bodegas Izadi Rioja Reserva 2018?
Bodegas Izadi Rioja Reserva 2018 is a Tempranillo from Rioja Alavesa, Spain.
What does Bodegas Izadi Rioja Reserva 2018 taste like?
Bodegas Izadi Rioja Reserva 2018 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
When should Bodegas Izadi Rioja Reserva 2018 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2021-2040. Within that arc, the peak window is 2023-2034. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Bodegas Izadi Rioja Reserva 2018?
Pair this wine with Slow roasted pork with rosemary butter; Rack of lamb with truffle polenta; or Aged charcuterie with quince paste.