8 years into this nice Rioja, which is giving me aromas and flavors of leather, gravel, tobacco, and vanilla. Perhaps a bit of fig, too, but it seems that the secondary and tertiary elements are starting to come to the forefront. The tannins are smooth as silk yet still some grip, and the acidity has mellowed to medium. I imagine this wine is at it’s premium for drinking now. Super company with our “asado” on a chilly December evening!
8 years into this nice Rioja, which is giving me aromas and flavors of leather, gravel, tobacco, and vanilla. Perhaps a bit of fig, too, but it seems that the secondary and tertiary elements are starting to come to the forefront. The tannins are smooth as silk yet still some grip, and the acidity has mellowed to medium. I imagine this wine is at it’s premium for drinking now. Super company with our “asado” on a chilly December evening!
1 person found it helpfulDec 16th, 2018
Deep ruby red with violet. Raspberry < blueberry dried plum. Tabacco leather vanilla clove nutmeg. Liquor like Aged, but still with violet. Coconut.
Fruitiness M+ Sweetness M Acidity M Tannin M Smooth Soft Bitterness M Body M Finish M 14% Dry Bodegas Valdemar Conde Valdemar Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 16 @, TPESA, 251221
Deep ruby red with violet. Raspberry < blueberry dried plum. Tabacco leather vanilla clove nutmeg. Liquor like Aged, but still with violet. Coconut.
Fruitiness M+ Sweetness M Acidity M Tannin M Smooth Soft Bitterness M Body M Finish M 14% Dry Bodegas Valdemar Conde Valdemar Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 16 @, TPESA, 251221
Dec 21st, 2025
This surprised to the upside! If you like vanilla integrated with oak and a creamy texture, this is perfect. Spanish all the way! Went lovely with our steaks.
This surprised to the upside! If you like vanilla integrated with oak and a creamy texture, this is perfect. Spanish all the way! Went lovely with our steaks.
Sep 16th, 2025
Lekker, gekocht voor tjisses 42e verjaardag. Heeft ergens een droge afdronk. Verder mooi vol en stevig.
Lekker, gekocht voor tjisses 42e verjaardag. Heeft ergens een droge afdronk. Verder mooi vol en stevig.
Nov 30th, 2024
La Rioja, Spain
