Red Wine Valserrano Crianza 2018
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Coming from La Rioja, Valserrano Crianza is produced by Viñedos y Bodegas de la Marquesa, also known as Bodegas Valserrano.
Virtually a varietal Tempranillo, this Spanish red wine has a a droplet of Mazuela (5%).
The grapes were carefully harvested and cold-macerated before going through alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks.
After that, Valserrano Crianza 2018 was aged for 18 months in French and American oak barrels.
Finally, this Crianza red wine was aged for a further months in vats to further assemble all of its components.
Pair this red wine from La Rioja it with meat dishes.
Appearance | The red wine Valserrano Crianza is medium purple with a garnet rim. |
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Nose | This is an expressive blend of Tempranillo and Graciano, carrrying subtle aromas of fine wood, red berries, spices, smoke and some remembrances of bitter cocoa. |
Palate | Clean, pleasant and straightforward, this wine of Bodega Valserrano has a pleasant acidity and some gentle, ripe tannins. Flavours of strawberries, vanilla and balsam, with a medium, balsamic finish. |
Our personal opinion | Well-balanced and smooth, Valserrano Crianza 2018 is an excellently priced Rioja. |
OTHER VINTAGES | Valserrano Crianza 2016: Enterwine 91. Valserrano Crianza 2015: Enterwine 92. Parker 91. Peñín 91. Tim Atkin 90. Wine Spectator 90. Stephen Tanzer 90. Valserrano Crianza 2013: Enterwine 91. Valserrano Crianza 2011: Peñín 89. |
Year | 2018 |
Type | Red |
D.O. | Rioja |
Bottle size | 75 cl |
Serving tempurature | 15-17ºC |
Ageing | Crianza |
Type of ageing | Months in French and American oak barrels |
Number of months aged in Barrels | 18 |
Enterwine's Score | 91 |
Media rating | 91 |
Percentage of variety | Tempranillo 95%, Mazuela 5% |
Pairings | Grilled red meats, Meat and vegitables, Mushrooms, Rice with meat, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb, Roasted turkey, Rosted piglet, Stews |
Taste | Silky and intense, Tasty with barrel notes |
Occasion | Because you can, Business dinner, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, Reunion with colleagues |