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This review was done in 2016. We can no longer certify the quality level indicated below without reviewing a current market sample.


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Archive Review

Castillo de Albai
2012 Crianza, Rioja DOC
Gold Medal
Exceptional
Category: Tempranillo
Tasted In: 2016
Country: Spain
Alcohol: 13.5%

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13% $19.00.
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Castillo de Albai 2012 Crianza, Rioja DOC rating was calculated by to be 92 points out of 100 on 8/31/2016. Please note that MSRP may have changed since the date of our review.