Valenciso 'Laderas de Cabama' Rioja 2019

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93 POINTS: James Suckling
94 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team

“Powerful and concentrated, this has a great tannin structure that makes it seem rather young for its age. There's a very nice balance on the warm and generous finish that pulls you back for more. Drink or hold."
- James Suckling

"Straight out of the gates this vibrant and energetic wine emanates youthful charm. Deep purple, it's rich with aromas of violet florals, dark berries, cocoa, some gentle earth tones and warm spices. The medium bodied palate has a softness to it, with rich and unctuous fruit balanced by refreshing acidity and suave, persistent tannins (which will also ensure this ages superbly) leading to a savoury flecked, lengthy close. Great on its own, this will also suit with a wide variety of meat dishes."
- Wine Direct Tasting Team

"I've always liked and admired the wines from Valenciso; they seem to take the best from the traditional and more modern Rioja. One of the names that is undeservedly flying under the radar."
– Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

Valenciso Rioja Laderas De Cabama 2019 is a premium red wine that is sure to delight the senses, crafted from a single site with 35-year-old Tempranillo vines. It's naturally fermented in concrete vats and aged in low-toast French and Russian oak for just 12 months. Bottled unfined, it's a fleshy and subtely oaked Rioja, with silky red cherry, liquorice and powdered chocolate noted red with a nip of fine tannins to close. This wine boasts a rich and complex flavor profile with prominent notes of blueberries, pomegranate, and exotic herbs. The taste is full-bodied with soft tannins and beautiful nuances of spices, black fruit, anise, and vanilla. The finish is intense and full, leaving a lasting impression.

ABV: 13.5%