How is Raúl Tamayo rated by critics?

Raúl Tamayo scores 92 on Femente's critic index, drawn from prestige guides including Wine Advocate (92).

What wines is Raúl Tamayo known for?

Its most critically rated wines are Churrillo de Bodega.

Where is Raúl Tamayo located?

Raúl Tamayo is in Castilla y León, Spain (Pampliega, Burgos/Palencia region, Castilla y León, Spain., Production: Very small, approximately 3,000 bottles annually., Key Wine: Churrillo de Bodega (Red), which often includes a blend of several grape varieties., Style: Often fermented with minimal intervention, including fermentation in oak., Enologist Context: Raúl Tamayo is also associated as an enologist for [Palacios Vinos de Finca], which manages other bodegas in the region., Where to find: Wines can be found on platforms like Vivino and specialty shops., Vivino, +4, Spain).

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Raúl Tamayo

Wine Advocate 92/100

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Distinction · 1 prestige critic

Raúl Tamayo produces wines in Castilla y León, Spain's expansive continental heartland. The region's high altitude and diurnal temperature swings shape wines of structure and precision. The winery's flagship Churrillo de Bodega blends Shiraz, Syrah, Tintorera, Tempranillo, Mencia, and Grenache—a composition that draws on both Iberian and Mediterranean varieties. This multi-varietal approach reflects the diversity of Spain's interior plateau, where clay and limestone soils yield wines of depth and complexity. Wine Advocate has assessed the winery's output, recognizing the technical ambition evident in Churrillo de Bodega's integration of such varied grape sources.

Address: Pampliega, Burgos/Palencia region, Castilla y León, Spain., Production: Very small, approximately 3,000 bottles annually., Key Wine: Churrillo de Bodega (Red), which often includes a blend of several grape varieties., Style: Often fermented with minimal intervention, including fermentation in oak., Enologist Context: Raúl Tamayo is also associated as an enologist for [Palacios Vinos de Finca], which manages other bodegas in the region., Where to find: Wines can be found on platforms like Vivino and specialty shops., Vivino, +4, Spain
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Critics: Wine Advocate 92/100

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Churrillo de Bodega
WINE ADVOCATE 92
2021, 2019, 2016

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How is Raúl Tamayo rated by critics?: Raúl Tamayo scores 92 on Femente's critic index, drawn from prestige guides including Wine Advocate (92).
What wines is Raúl Tamayo known for?: Its most critically rated wines are Churrillo de Bodega.
Where is Raúl Tamayo located?: Raúl Tamayo is in Castilla y León, Spain (Pampliega, Burgos/Palencia region, Castilla y León, Spain., Production: Very small, approximately 3,000 bottles annually., Key Wine: Churrillo de Bodega (Red), which often includes a blend of several grape varieties., Style: Often fermented with minimal intervention, including fermentation in oak., Enologist Context: Raúl Tamayo is also associated as an enologist for [Palacios Vinos de Finca], which manages other bodegas in the region., Where to find: Wines can be found on platforms like Vivino and specialty shops., Vivino, +4, Spain).

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