Conde Valdemar Rioja Gran Reserva 2010

Conde Valdemar Rioja Gran Reserva 2010

Showing the freshness and poise that are so typical of the 2010 vintage, it's just shifting into another register of development, with more to come.

Black Pepper - Vanilla - Black Fruits

Accolade: Sliver Medal SWA 2018 / Silver Medal Decanter 2018 / 93 points, Tim Atkin Special report 2017

Selection from own old vine plots in Rioja Alavesa.

VARIETIES:

85% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano, 5% Garnacha.

ALCOHOL:

14% Vol.

OAK AGEING

36 months in French (50%) and American (50%) 225-liter oak barrels..

TASTING FEATURES

This wine displays an attractive red cherry colour with a garnet rim. It has complex aromas of spices, balsamic touches of cedar and eucalyptus reminiscent of Atlantic woods, as well as hints of tobacco. Elegant, very well balanced, extremely expressive and showing a fine character.

FOOD PAIRING

This wine matches perfectly with red meat, stews and roasted food as well as game. Particularly suited for cold meats and dry cheeses.

SERVING TEMPERATURE

16/18 ºC.