Bodegas San Valero

Particular Old Vine Garnacha

8.724 ratings
8.75 pro ratings
Cariñena, Aragón, Spain
Garnacha
Paella
Top Notes For
Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

8.8

Third time having this wine. Tasted this over a few days. Had this with pizza from the Killer Tomato Pizza Truck. Color was ruby red. Nose was slightly savory, a little bit of red fruit and starch. On day one the palate was tart as soon as it hit my tongue and then dissipated into strawberries and a slight minerality. On day three it became fruit forward, very drinkable and light. Moderate tannins (5/10) with a light body. Light acidic finish that dries out my mouth. Carries on through mid palate. Very good QPR.

Third time having this wine. Tasted this over a few days. Had this with pizza from the Killer Tomato Pizza Truck. Color was ruby red. Nose was slightly savory, a little bit of red fruit and starch. On day one the palate was tart as soon as it hit my tongue and then dissipated into strawberries and a slight minerality. On day three it became fruit forward, very drinkable and light. Moderate tannins (5/10) with a light body. Light acidic finish that dries out my mouth. Carries on through mid palate. Very good QPR.

3 people found it helpfulNov 6th, 2015
boyd

Big, ripe boy. Worked almost like a dessert wine for us. Pleasant for sure.

Big, ripe boy. Worked almost like a dessert wine for us. Pleasant for sure.

Jan 28th, 2017
Andrew Rastello

Ripe, black fruit profile. Dense but silky, moderate soft tannins, no oak, sponty,

Ripe, black fruit profile. Dense but silky, moderate soft tannins, no oak, sponty,

Jun 6th, 2014
Donald Williams

375 mL. Convenient to have a few of those around.

375 mL. Convenient to have a few of those around.

Aug 6th, 2018
Willie Carter

Deep ruby red with light cherry accents. Strong nose of Mediterranean spices, tart cherries, and raspberries. Full bodied with amazing ripeness, this baby is tart and savory upon opening. After giving it some time, the fruit starts to shine. The leather and smoke take a back seat to black cherries, strawberries, and more raspberries. Hints of coffee and spice on the back end.

Deep ruby red with light cherry accents. Strong nose of Mediterranean spices, tart cherries, and raspberries. Full bodied with amazing ripeness, this baby is tart and savory upon opening. After giving it some time, the fruit starts to shine. The leather and smoke take a back seat to black cherries, strawberries, and more raspberries. Hints of coffee and spice on the back end.

Mar 25th, 2018
Kathy Olsem

Different. Recommend by Michael at Specs

Different. Recommend by Michael at Specs

Oct 6th, 2017
Netty

Delicious but on the sweet side

Delicious but on the sweet side

Aug 9th, 2017
Jake Rubash

Turns out half bottles aren't enough. Cute though.

Turns out half bottles aren't enough. Cute though.

Nov 28th, 2016
Donald Williams

375 mL bottle. Handy when you don't want too much.

375 mL bottle. Handy when you don't want too much.

Nov 23rd, 2016
Jake Rubash

Pretty darn good for the tariff. From 375, makes a nice holiday stocking stuffer.

Pretty darn good for the tariff. From 375, makes a nice holiday stocking stuffer.

Nov 10th, 2016