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Valenciso, Rioja Reserva 2018

£27.50

  • Type:

    Red

  • Grape:

    Tempranillo

  • Country:

    Spain

  • Region:

    Rioja

  • Vegan:

    Yes

  • Area:

    Rioja Alta

  • Organic:

    No

  • ABV:

    14.5%

  • Winemaker:

    Luis Valentin & Carmen Enciso

  • Bottle Size:

    75cl

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Description

Savoury aromas alongside lifted, perfumed notes of violet and blackberry. This wine shows all the elegance of the variety - tight and concentrated with spice, fine tannins, great complexity and purity.

  • Production Notes
  • Producer
  • Delivery Information

Harvested in October - the winery follow sustainable viticulture and are moving towards organic practice. Aged for 17 months in French oak barrels, less than 3 years old; one third of which are renewed annually.

Valenciso was established in 1998 as a collaboration between ex Bodegas Palacios  Luis Valentin and Carmen Enciso. With a wealth of experience in Rioja wine production, they decided to focus on just one style of wine - a classically structured, subtle and elegantly fine Reserva. Situated in the town of Ollauri, just 4 km from Haro, they are at the north-west limit of Rioja Alta - with vineyards in Ollauri, Briones, Haro, Rodezno and Villalba. At altitudes of 400-600m, the climate here has a strong Atlantic influence, and the wind that blows in the summer evenings cools the grapes to enhance acidity, finesse and aromatic complexity. From the very beginning Luis and Carmen have had a clear vision. They follow sustainable viticulture, do not use irrigation, and do not fine their wine. Significantly, they use concrete tanks for vinification, a strong statement when across Rioja traditional concrete tanks have been replaced with stainless steel. But they believe this is best in order to craft wines with longevity, and maintain freshness and vibrancy. It is this quiet determination, integrity and emphasis on quality that have made this small winery one of the most respected by Rioja lovers and wine writers alike. The results speak for themselves.

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Customer Reviews

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Paola Zekkou
Nice body and easy to drink

goes very well with tapas and also meet dishes

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Freddington
A well tempered Tempranillo

Very nice. Cheered us up!