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Valdemar Balcon de Pilatos Maturana 2020

Name: Valdemar Balcon de Pilatos Maturana 2020
SKU: xBK616228-20
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Valdemar Balcon de Pilatos Maturana 2020 - Rioja, Spain

Grape Variety: Maturana
Country: Spain
Region: Rioja
ABV: 13.5%
Producer: Bodegas Valdemar
Case Size: 6 x 75cl bottles

Wine Description:

The Valdemar Balcon de Pilatos Maturana 2020 presents a stunning red cherry hue, with a deep and rich layer that reflects its intensity. This wine is an exceptional example of the Maturana grape, a rare and native variety to Rioja, delivering a complex and aromatic profile. The nose is dominated by intense spicy notes, with rich layers of cocoa, vanilla, and coconut, complemented by delicate hints of blackcurrant.

On the palate, the wine offers a smooth, silky entrance, followed by a fleshy and vibrant mid-palate that gives way to a broad, persistent aftertaste. Its structure is delicate yet robust, allowing for an elegant balance of fruit and spice, making it a truly memorable experience.

Bodegas Valdemar is a family-owned winery with a rich history dating back to 1889. Known for their modern approach, they have been pioneers in Rioja, introducing innovative techniques such as barrel fermentation and temperature control, alongside the use of the saignée-method for rosé wines. Their forward-thinking style ensures that every bottle they produce represents the cutting edge of Rioja winemaking.

Awards and Accolades:

94 points – Tim Atkin
Best Red & Best Premium Red of the Show – Wines of Spain Awards 2022

Technical Analysis:

Residual Sugar: 1.6 g/l
Acidity: 5.18 g/l
pH: 3.71
Dryness: Dry

Details

Suggested Links:

Valdemar Winery: A Legacy of Rioja Excellence
Best Rioja Wines to Try
Explore Maturana Grapes: Unique Red Wines from Rioja

Customer Reviews:

“A beautiful and complex red with smooth tannins and a long finish. The cocoa and vanilla notes make it a real standout. A perfect wine for a special occasion.” – Sarah D.
“I was impressed by the depth of flavor in this wine. It’s rich and silky with a perfect balance of fruit and spice. Truly a top-tier Rioja.” – James T.
“A fantastic wine from a great producer. The Maturana grape brings something truly unique. Highly recommend for collectors!” – Maria C.

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Price	£204.92
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Country	Spain
Vintage	2020
Bottles Per Case	6
Bottle Size (cl)	75
Winery	The roots of Bodegas Valdemar go back to 1889, and Joaquin Martínez Bujanda, and it remains an independent estate committed to using 100% estate-grown fruit – a very unusual strategy in Rioja. Sourcing only from 290 hectares of estate vineyards has allowed Valdemar to keep quality consistent and experiment in great detail with different sites and obscure grape varieties. The range of wines makes the most of this consistency and flexibility, from unoaked entry-level Riojas bursting with flavour to dense, complex rarities that offer even the most hardened aficionado something new. Valdemar’s single-site expressions are of particular note. The high altitude Balcón de Pilatos vineyard perfectly suits the rediscovered Maturana grape. A little lower altitude, Las Seis Alhajas is warm enough to bring the late-ripening Graciano to full maturity. These highly polished wines, made and aged in their dedicated winery, perfectly demonstrate the region’s growing trend for producing site-specific wines of character and distinction.