Description
It reflects the spirit of the farm and the philosophy of Familia Martínez Bujanda. Made with tempranillo and small contributions of graciano and maturana tinta, it is a selection of the best bunches of the vineyards of the highest and deepest terraces of the most clayey soils of Finca Valpiedra. Finca Valpiedra is a long-term reserve, a current 'classic' from Rioja, subtle and elegant, and a reflection of the terroir of our estate.
Color
High intensity, cherry red colour with violet rim. Abundant legs, dense and coloured.
Grape Varieties
| Grape |
% |
|
Tempranillo
|
90
|
|
Graciano
|
6
|
|
Maturana Tinta
|
4
|
Aroma
High intensity, with a big complexity and elegance in the aromatic nucleus, the mineral and red & black fruits showing up, incense reminiscences. All this goes together with the fine wood notes from the French oak tree, as vanilla, cedar, mild tobacco and spices.
Taste
In the initial phase in mouth, it shows an excellent smoothness and volume, developing a delicate tannic structure which makes it tasty and savoury. The freshness from the Graciano makes it more balanced concerning the alcohol, showing a very long aftertaste and a pleasant final. The aftertaste comes with spicy, fruity and wood notes.
Cellaring Potential
8-12+ years
Food Matching
Semi-matured cheeses. Stewed red meats, roast lamb and game dishes ( roe deer). Strong stews or black beans with pork.
Vinification
HARVEST DATE: September 2012.
BOTTLING DATE: January 2015.
Fermentation in stainless steel tanks with temperature control. Maceration 24 days.
Aging
22 months in French oak barrels.