Finca Valpiedra Reserva
Exhibits a deep ruby hue. The nose offers elegant aromas of dark berries, including blackberries and raspberries, intertwined with notes of incense, smoke, and subtle hints of leather and spice. The flavors are big and rich with flavors of spice, plums, dark chocolate, and licorice. Finca Valpiedra is a distinguished single-estate winery owned by the Martínez Bujanda family, situated on a spectacular meander of the Ebro River in the Rioja Alta region. Established in 1999, the estate is a member of the Grandes Pagos de España, an association recognizing exceptional single-estate vineyards in Spain.
Classification: Reserva
Grape Varietal: Tempranillo, Graciano, Maturana Tinta
Feature: Organic, Single Vineyard
Country: Spain
Region: Rioja
Appellation: Rioja Alta
Grape Profile: Tempranillo grapes exhibit flavors of plum and berries, with notes of tobacco, cedar, and leather from oak aging. Graciano grapes are known for their small, dark berries with vibrant aromatics with blackberries, blueberries, and plums fruit flavors. Maturana Tinta is one of the oldest known grape varieties from Spain providing black fruits, licorice, balsamic, tobacco, and spice.
Region Profile: Rioja is one of Spain’s most iconic wine regions. Located in the north-central part of Spain, mainly along the Ebro River valley. It's shielded by the Sierra de Cantabria mountains to the north and the Sierra de la Demanda mountains to the south. The region is divided into three main sub-regions (Rioja Alavesa, Rioja Alta and Rioja Oriental).
Pair with: Steak. Tapas and charcuterie like chorizo and morcilla. Roasted and braised meats like lamb, chicken and red meats. Wide range of cheeses from asiago, manchego to cheddar. Green Lentils.
