Valenciso Rioja Cemento Single Bottle
Country: Spain Region: Rioja
Varietal: Tempranillo
Colour: Red Style: Dry
Producer: Valenciso
Description:
Valenciso was formed by friends Luis Valentin and Carmen Enciso in 1998. Hence the name Val-Enciso. Ever since the project has been a fantastic success getting lots of great reviews from the international wine press. It all starts in the vineyards where they tend all of the old vines with sustainable practises, and continues into the winery where everything is done with a very light touch. Every vintage we have imported from Valenciso has been of amazing consistence and quality.
Complex and finely structured 100% Tempranillo Rioja, vinified and matured entirely in concrete - classic Valenciso!
The Tempranillo grapes are hand-harvested from sustainable, organically-cultivated vineyards in October. They are fermented with wild yeasts in temperature-controlled concrete tanks (of which a main component is cement). The wine also undergoes spontaneous malolactic fermentation - it naturally throws a sediment and is unfiltered. It is then aged in concrete for 2 and a half years.
Tasting Note : Aromas of dark bramble fruits. The palate is complex with wild blackberry and plum characters, hints of black pepper, elegant and rounded with fine tannins. The finish is long with balanced acidity.
