Ysios
Ysios Rioja Reserva
Rioja
2002
Vintage
Varietal
Tempranillo
Where it is, September 2026
Past Window: the full drinking arc closed in 2023.
This bottle is beyond its drinking horizon.
The ‘02 Ysios Rioja Reserva.
Ysios Rioja Reserva 2002 is a Tempranillo from 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
Ysios Rioja Reserva 2002 has a full body, fresh acidity, and moderate tannins.
The 2002 vintage
Ysios' 2002 Rioja Reserva is a Tempranillo from Spain.
About Ysios
Ysios' Rioja Reserva is a Tempranillo from Spain.
From the cellar: pair with
Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Braised lamb shanks with garlic confit
The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Aged Manchego with quince paste
The pairing leaves room for the wine's moderate tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Ysios Rioja Reserva 2002?
Ysios Rioja Reserva 2002 is a Tempranillo from Spain.
What does Ysios Rioja Reserva 2002 taste like?
Ysios Rioja Reserva 2002 has a full body, fresh acidity, and moderate tannins.
When should Ysios Rioja Reserva 2002 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2005-2023. Within that arc, the peak window is 2007-2018. 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 Ysios Rioja Reserva 2002?
Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised lamb shanks with garlic confit; or Aged Manchego with quince paste.