Bodega Alegre Valgañon

Rioja Tempranillo

9.026 ratings
8.99 pro ratings
La Rioja, Spain
Tempranillo
Lamb, Tomato-Based, Polenta, Hard Cheese, Pork, Beef, Pasta, Mushrooms, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Venison, Exotic Spices, Potato, Turkey, Beans & Peas, Herbs, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Duck, Salami & Prosciutto, White Rice, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lasagna, Pizza, Barbecue, Mexican Cuisine, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Bob McDonald

A youthful blue tinge to the Ruby red colour. Aromas of cherry, raspberry and a little liquorice on nose and palate. Quite fluid on the palate with silky tannins. Not all that complex but a nice Rioja to drink now. A good accompaniment to Roast Chicken with tomatoes and mushrooms. 75% Tempranillo, 25% Garnacha grown on bush trained vines. Good QPR.

A youthful blue tinge to the Ruby red colour. Aromas of cherry, raspberry and a little liquorice on nose and palate. Quite fluid on the palate with silky tannins. Not all that complex but a nice Rioja to drink now. A good accompaniment to Roast Chicken with tomatoes and mushrooms. 75% Tempranillo, 25% Garnacha grown on bush trained vines. Good QPR.

Feb 18th, 2021
Paco Suro

High QPR. Fresh. Easy to drink now. Balanced. Fruit forward.

High QPR. Fresh. Easy to drink now. Balanced. Fruit forward.

Mar 30th, 2020
Shengli Hu

Licorice, prune, raisin, dried leaves, juicy red and dark cherry, plum, blueberry on the palate. Sweet spices, and powdered sugar. Elevated acidity, medium- tannins, full body.

Licorice, prune, raisin, dried leaves, juicy red and dark cherry, plum, blueberry on the palate. Sweet spices, and powdered sugar. Elevated acidity, medium- tannins, full body.

Oct 29th, 2019
Benny Riccardi

Some plum and dark fruit but the palate has lots of white pepper. Delicious playful tannin and sweet fruit finish.

Some plum and dark fruit but the palate has lots of white pepper. Delicious playful tannin and sweet fruit finish.

May 10th, 2019
Jordan Wardlaw

Decidedly New School. Plenty of toast, black fruit and ripeness.

Decidedly New School. Plenty of toast, black fruit and ripeness.

Sep 4th, 2018
Felipe Ferreiro

Sommelier/Wine Director Restaurante Las Rias Bajas

8.8

👁 medio y limpidez media, granate mate 👃🏻potencia media, fruta roja, vainilla, clavo 👄 buena entrada, paso equilibrado, buena acidez y un buen final. Buen vino

👁 medio y limpidez media, granate mate 👃🏻potencia media, fruta roja, vainilla, clavo 👄 buena entrada, paso equilibrado, buena acidez y un buen final. Buen vino

Apr 8th, 2017
Yolanda Ortiz De Arri

Classic style Tempranillo. Vanilla, red fruit, fresh and delicious. From a husband and wife team based on the westernmost part of the appellation

Classic style Tempranillo. Vanilla, red fruit, fresh and delicious. From a husband and wife team based on the westernmost part of the appellation

Jan 16th, 2016
romo

No American oak had me guessing Sangiovese with high acid and rose petals. A steal.

No American oak had me guessing Sangiovese with high acid and rose petals. A steal.

Jun 30th, 2024
romo

Bonus track. Not bad, just out of place.

Bonus track. Not bad, just out of place.

Jan 5th, 2024
Gene Buonviri

Medium body red, bright and elegant with notes of red and black fruit, crushed rock, leather, toast and tobacco,

Medium body red, bright and elegant with notes of red and black fruit, crushed rock, leather, toast and tobacco,

Dec 7th, 2022