Finca Valpiedra Reserva
 

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Wine: Red, Reserva 2007

Variety: 92% Tempranillo, 6% Graciano and 2% Maturana Tinta

D.O.: Calificada Rioja

Category: Reserva

Alcohol degree: 14% vol.

Total acidity: 6.2 g/L Tartaric Acid

Harvest Date: 3rd week of September

Bottling Date: January 2010

Vinification: Fermentation in stainless steel tanks with temperature control. Maceration 17 days

Aeging: 24 months in French oak tree barrels

TASTING NOTES:

Colour: High intensity, cherry red colour with violet rim. Abundant leg, dense and coloured.

Nose: High intensity, with a big complexity and elegance in the aromatic nucleus, the mineral and red & black fruits showing up, incense reminiscenses. All this goes together with the fine wood notes from the French oak tree, as vanilla, cedar, mild tobacco and spices.

Tasting: In the initial phase in mouth, it shows an excellent smoothness and volume, developing a delicate tannic structure wich 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.

Food pairing: Medium-aged cheeses. Stewed red meats, roast lamb and game dishes ( roe deer) , strong and powerful stews like red beans with pork.

Serve at: Between 16/18ºC