Vallemayor Gran Reserva | Rioja, Spain

£22.70

A great wine made only in the very finest vintages; an example of the very best characteristics of the wines from Rioja.

There is a superb pairing between the fruit and the complex bouquet from the French oak, giving a lengthy, velvety mouth-feel. The blend is 80% Tempranillo, 10% Mazuelo and 10% Graciano.

Vallemayor has been the principal Rioja agency in Morgenrot’s portfolio for decades. They combine modern technology and traditional knowledge for the elaboration of their wines. American and French oak 225 ltr casks for the ageing are replaced when they’re six years old, assuring the best quality for the wines.

A great wine made only in the very finest vintages; an example of the very best characteristics of the wines from Rioja.

There is a superb pairing between the fruit and the complex bouquet from the French oak, giving a lengthy, velvety mouth-feel. The blend is 80% Tempranillo, 10% Mazuelo and 10% Graciano.

Vallemayor has been the principal Rioja agency in Morgenrot’s portfolio for decades. They combine modern technology and traditional knowledge for the elaboration of their wines. American and French oak 225 ltr casks for the ageing are replaced when they’re six years old, assuring the best quality for the wines.

Origin: Rioja Alta, Spain

Grapes: Tempranillo, Graciano, Mazuelo

Tasting Notes: Due to its long time in bottle, the first sensation is that of balance, then a building intensity that denotes its oak ageing and gives good fruit development.

“Aromatic notes of blackberry and red berry fruit. Medium bodied with layers of spice and plump fruit, which is poised and well balanced.” Decanter March 2023

ABV: 14.0%

Vintage: 2015

Attributes: Vegan, oak-aged

Ageing potential: drink to 2040

Closure: cork

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Sustainability info:

Winery / Winemaker: Bodegas Vallemayor - Ivan Ausejo, Pablo Perez

Winery link Bodegas Vallemayor

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Awards

Highly Recommended 92 Points – Decanter March 2023, ‘Affordable Rioja’