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Red Wine 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.
Reserva. 30 Months in French and American oak barrels
Percentage of Alcohol: 14.5º
Bottle size: 75 cl
D.O.: Rioja
Wineries: Viñedos y Bodegas de la Marquesa
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Availability: In stock
€16.25
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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 |
| 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 |
Reviews
2 Reviews
reserva valserrano
Old-style Rioja, by which I mean that I like it very much.
Review by
(Posted on 6 March 2019)
Serrano
I enjoyed this wine. Well-structured, toasty and earthy, with smooth, ripe tannins and a nice tang.
Review by
(Posted on 24 October 2017)
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