Winery：

Founded in 1988, the Bodegas Valdelacierva Winery is located in the heart of the Rioja Alta (Upper Rioja) Winegrowing Region in the picturesque town of Navarrete.The soils in which our vineyards are planted and the climate in which our grapes grow are characteristic of the area. Most of our vineyards are planted on small plots and their vines are 25-40 years old in sandy loam and clay loam soils, with the remainder (more than 40 years old) planted on large non-irrigated plots of alluvial soils close to rivers and full of pebbles,  which help control humidity when the vines are under greatest stress due to water deprivation. These soil characteristics, help to produce young wines of great vigour and freshness which, once they have been aged, provide refined, smooth top-quality aged and vintage wines.

Wine Making:

Grape selection by plots and ripeness degree in hand picked harvest. Fermentation at a controlled temperature of 25-28 ºC for 5 to 7 days. After the fermentation the grapes are macerated for 12–15 days to complete the full extraction of poliphenols. Aged in American Oak barrels for 12 months, after the wine is rounded in the bottle for at least 6 months.

Tasting:

Colour:Cherry red with ruby rim.

Nose: Medium intensity. Toasted notes with fruity finish.

Palate: Sweet on entry, structured. Velvety finish.

Recommended with: Lamb, Manchego cheeses and grilled fish.

Serving Temperature:16ºC-18ºC