Valenciso Rioja Reserva 2019 red-blend all cranked up a notch

all cranked up a notch with this release and the wine’s energy and drive are spot on

To be enjoyed after a meal with a cigar or bitter dark chocolate

Robert Parker Wine Advocate - 95 points

In either case the vineyards are located at about 500 meters (1650 feet) above sea-level and offer optimum conditions for the grape variety

risottos or grilled fish

Valenciso Rioja Reserva 2019 red-blend all cranked up a notchThis estate's flagship perfectly encapsulates Luis Gutirrezs assertion that Valenciso is one of the most traditional of Riojas modern producers. From a selection of handpicked Tempranillo from the clay limestone soils around Ollauri, the grapes are drawn from 17 organically managed plots spread across the villages of Villalba, Gimileo, Rodezno, Briones and Haro, all within a five kilometre radius of the winery. Part of what has been proposed as the