
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