Freddy R. Troya

9.1

Valserrano – Tempranillo & Graciano – 2020
Rioja Alavesa DOCa – Spain 🇪🇸

Overview
A Crianza-level Rioja built for approachability, freshness, and everyday enjoyment. Predominantly Tempranillo with a touch of Graciano, aged briefly in oak to soften the edges while preserving fruit purity.

Aromas & Flavors
Red cherry, raspberry, and plum with hints of licorice, vanilla, and subtle spice. Light herbal notes and soft oak support without dominating.

Mouthfeel
Medium-light body, juicy and vibrant with mild tannins and easy-going acidity. Friendly texture that drinks effortlessly, even slightly chilled.

Food Pairings
Tapas, grilled chicken, burgers, pizza, or chorizo, anything casual and flavorful.

Verdict
An easy-drinking, fruit-forward Rioja that embraces the modern, relaxed side of Rioja Alavesa. Fun, refreshing, and crowd-pleasing without trying too hard.

Did You Know?
Crianza wines are Spain’s most versatile category, requiring a minimum of 2 years of aging with at least 1 year in oak, striking the sweet spot between young fruit and gentle structure. — 4 days ago

Cody LaRocque

8.9

It’s fine whatever — 15 days ago

Jody Scharf

9.0

not exactly the wine but nice tannins, raisiny, grapes as well, color deep red. — 3 months ago

Kate

9.0

Dark fruit. Vanilla. Smooth with a spicy finish — 10 days ago

President Obama

9.2

I should figure out what crianza means. In Madrid with Al and Tom! — 17 days ago

Jason Kerr

9.0

Anniversary Dinner…great choice! — a month ago

Sipping Fine Wine

8.9

Deep Ruby with aromas of ripe fruit, spices and oaky notes. On the palate flavors of ripe blackberry and plum with cedar and floral notes. Firm tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit, spice, oak and floral notes. Drink now. — 3 months ago

Bobbi Jo Broxson

9.1

Great wine with Great family — 13 days ago

with Tammy, Emmett and 3 others

Raul Puga

9.1

Such a good wine and extremely food friendly. Cheers!!! — 20 days ago

Lyn Farmer

9.4

It’s hard to find fully shed classic Viura (white Rioja) anymore but old-school Lopez de Heredia clings to tradition. This wine, nearly 10 years old on release, is fascinating - aged to the point of considerable oxidation yet it retains its fruit ands acidity. Bruised apple, ripe pear, golden raisin, orange peel, flint, wet stones, and hay happily coexist with hazelnut, dried orange peel, coconut, baking spices ands more. The medium acidity is a firm foundation to a richly textured wine, Long finish too! — 3 months ago