D.O.Ca. Rioja
Valdelamillo Reserva
2015
91 pts
James Suckling
2019
Production:
The grapes are selected taking into account the plot they come from and their maturation degree, being hand picked. Fermentation at a controlled temperature of 25 ºC – 28 ºC for 5 – 7 days. Post fermentative maceration of 12 – 15 days at 22 ºC in order to completely extract the polyphenols. The wine is then aged in American oak barrels for 24 months, being rounded afterwards in the bottle for at least 12 months.
CHARACTERISTICS
Grape
Tempranillo
Vintage
2015
Vineyard
Selected plots in San Asensio and Yécora (Rioja Alavesa)
Type of soil
Gravelly and sandy loam soils
Yield (Kg/ha)
3-500 - 5.500
Harvest
Hand picked
Alcoholic content
14,5 %
Altitude
433 - 694 meters
Vineyard age
25 - 40 years old
Bottle type
Bordeaux 75 cl
Temperature
12ºC-14ºC
TASTING NOTES
Colour
Dark garnet with orange edge, of high intensity
Nose
Intense. Tertiary aromas with vanilla, cedar, spices and wild berries hints
Palate
Wide, velvety, well structured with an intense and spiced aftertaste