Red Wine Conde Valdemar Reserva 2011
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An all-time Rioja classic, Conde Valdemar Reserva is a blend of Tempranillo, Graciano and Mazuelo.
The grapes of this Spanish red wine come from vineyards scattered over the three subzones of the Rioja DO.
Vinification was carried out in stainless steel tanks. After that, the resulting wine was aged for 27 months in 65% American and 35% French oak barrels. Bottled in March 2016, this reserve red wine was further aged in the bottle for 24 months.
Drink this wine of Bodegas Valdemar until 2024.
Decant Conde Valdemar Reserva 2011 30 minutes before drinking.
Appearance | The wine Conde Valdemar Reserva has a very bright, clean cherry-colour with a garnet rim.
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Nose | This Reserve red wine from La Rioja shows well-balanced aromas of redcurrants, blackberries and strawberries, mingled with some touches of clove, vanilla, cinnamon over a peppery background.
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Palate | This blend of Tempranillo, Graciano & Mazuelo by Bodegas Valdemar is well-structured and mature, with a very good acidity and some smooth tannins. Wild berries, Eastern spices, balsam and undergrowth. Long, delicately bitter finish.
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Our personal opinion | The excellently priced Conde Valdemar Reserva 2011 makes a great pairing with game dishes and stews. |
OTHER VINTAGES | Conde Valdemar Reserva 2010: Aged for 27 months. Enterwine 90. Wine Spectator 90. Bronze Medal - Decanter Awards. Conde Valdemar Reserva 2009: Blend of Tempranillo 90%, Graciano 5% & Mazuelo 5%. 18 months in oak. Enterwine 90. |
Year | 2011 |
Type | Red |
D.O. | Rioja |
Bottle size | 75 cl |
Serving tempurature | 15-17ºC |
Ageing | Reserva |
Type of ageing | Months in French and American oak barrels |
Number of months aged in Barrels | 27 |
Enterwine's Score | 91 |
Media rating | 91 |
Percentage of variety | Tempranillo 85%, Graciano 10%, Mazuelo 5%. |
Pairings | Birds, Chocolate, Cooked foods, Meat and vegitables, Poultry, Rice with meat, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb, Roasted lamb ribs, Roasted red meats, Roasted white meats, Stew, Stews, Vegetables |
Taste | Complex and Elegant, Silky and intense, Tasty with barrel notes |
Occasion | A special occasion, Business dinner, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, Romantic Dinner |