Valserrano Reserva 2017

Reserva red wine from La Rioja. Blend of Tempranillo and Graciano aged for 30 months in French and American oak barrels and for more 12 months minimum in the bottle.

Details

Crianza 30 Months in French and American oak barrels
Year 2017
Type Red
D.O. Rioja
Bodega Viñedos y Bodegas de la Marquesa
Percentage of variety Tempranillo 90%, Graciano 10%.
Serving tempurature 16-18ºC
Bottle size 75 cl
Ageing Reserva

Valserrano Reserva 2017

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SKU
80TC0002.6
€16.25
Enterwine 92
Peñín 90
Produced by Bodegas y Viñedos de La Marquesa, Valserrano Reserva is made from a blend of 90% Tempranillo and 10% Graciano.
Made from vineyards around 50 years of age, the 2017 vintage of this Spanish red wine from DOCa Rioja was defined by a bitter April frost which considerably reduced the yields and also affected the size of the berries. The grapes that survived the ordeal, though, were of excellent quality.
Harvested by hand and meticulously selected, the grapes were first destemmed and then cold-macerated before alcoholic fermentation. After that, this Reserva red wine was fermented in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperature.
Then the wine was aged for 30 months in French and American oak barrels. Before being bottled at the end of 2021, Valserrano Reserva 2017 was kept in open vats to further smoothen its rough edges. After that, the wine was aged in the bottle for 12 months minimum before being released onto the market.
Decant this red wine from La Rioja 30 minutes before drinking.
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Appearance

The red wine Valserrano Reserva is medium purple with a ruby rim.

Nose

This is a deep and mature blend of Tempranillo and Graciano, with complex notes of leather, toast and black fruit that give way to a display of spices, some lactic and  balsamic notions and aromas of undergrowth and mineral.

Palate

Silky tannins, very good acidity and a great freshness. This reserva of Bodegas y Viñedos de la Marquesa is bold and complex, with the enticing taste of a good old Rioja. Hints of undergrowth, mineral, black fruit, Havanna cigars and spices. Long, creamy finish.

Our personal opinion

Bold and expressive, Valserrano Reserva 2017 is a great match for hearty dishes and substantial meals.

OTHER VINTAGES

Valserrano Reserva 2014:

Enterwine 92. Guía Peñín 90. J. Suckling 90.

Valserrano Reserva 2012:

Enterwine 92.

Valserrano Reserva 2010:

Enterwine 91.

Valserrano Reserva 2009:

Aged for 30 months. Peñín 90.

Valserrano Reserva 2008:

Peñín 90.

Year 2017
Type Red
D.O. Rioja
Bottle size 75 cl
Serving tempurature 16-18ºC
Should this wine be decanted? 30 minutes before serving
Does this wine follow the guidelines of biodynamic Farming? No
Organic No
Is this product free of sulfites? No
Ageing Reserva
Type of ageing Months in French and American oak barrels
Number of months aged in Barrels 30
Peñin Score 90
Enterwine's Score 92
Media rating 91
Other guides Decanter WWA 2022 - Silver Medal & 90 points. T. Atkin 93. Catavinum - Gold Medal & 93 points. Guía Proensa 91.
Percentage of variety Tempranillo 90%, Graciano 10%.
Pairings Civet, Cooked foods, Rice with meat, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb, Roasted lamb ribs, Rosted piglet, Stews, Vegetables
Taste Silky and intense, Tasty with barrel notes
Occasion Business dinner, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, Reunion with colleagues
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