Bodegas Valsardo

Reserva Superior Ribera del Duero Tempranillo

9.032 ratings
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Ribera del Duero, Castilla y León, 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
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Simone Chakir

Simone had this 9 years ago

Simone had this 9 years ago

1 person found it helpfulMay 26th, 2015
Ryan Simmons

2001. Popped and poured. Slightly transparent ruby. Mocha, espresso, black licorice, black cherry, and buttered toast. Entry is smooth and balanced. Perfectly balanced tannins/acid, however, I'm not finding the full body others have described. More medium bodied and with more fruit showing on the mid palate, along with tobacco. just another example of how outstanding this vintage is. I'd love to drink wine this good every day. Stoked I've got one more bottle. Drink now! 93

2001. Popped and poured. Slightly transparent ruby. Mocha, espresso, black licorice, black cherry, and buttered toast. Entry is smooth and balanced. Perfectly balanced tannins/acid, however, I'm not finding the full body others have described. More medium bodied and with more fruit showing on the mid palate, along with tobacco. just another example of how outstanding this vintage is. I'd love to drink wine this good every day. Stoked I've got one more bottle. Drink now! 93

1 person found it helpfulJul 29th, 2014
Douglas Rentschler

Could pass for Boudreaux. 16 years in healthy although the palate fades. Very good value.

Could pass for Boudreaux. 16 years in healthy although the palate fades. Very good value.

Apr 14th, 2017
April Wang

Medium plus garnet. Stewed bell pepper, cranberry, cigar box, burned matches, orange leaves, chocolate, coffee grind. Medium acidity, medium sugar, medium alcohol. Guessed it to be a Bordeaux.

Medium plus garnet. Stewed bell pepper, cranberry, cigar box, burned matches, orange leaves, chocolate, coffee grind. Medium acidity, medium sugar, medium alcohol. Guessed it to be a Bordeaux.

May 4th, 2016
Barbie Fiallo

Delucious Spanish gem of a wind from Ribera Del Duero. Heavy notes of Tobacco and lovely hints of ripe black fruit. Excellent with cheese and smokey meats.

Delucious Spanish gem of a wind from Ribera Del Duero. Heavy notes of Tobacco and lovely hints of ripe black fruit. Excellent with cheese and smokey meats.

Oct 24th, 2015
April Wang

Blind tasted. Thought it was a really nice Bordeaux

Blind tasted. Thought it was a really nice Bordeaux

Sep 22nd, 2015
Matthew Nathanson

An outstanding wine, drinks well now but won't hold up much longer. Restrained baked red fruit, mild herbs, wet stone. Medium to long finish.

An outstanding wine, drinks well now but won't hold up much longer. Restrained baked red fruit, mild herbs, wet stone. Medium to long finish.

Jul 7th, 2015
Aaron Marsh

This bottle was not nearly as good as the prior 2001 that we opened. Took a while to open up.

This bottle was not nearly as good as the prior 2001 that we opened. Took a while to open up.

Jul 3rd, 2015
Nate Miles

Once in awhile WTSO comes through. This guy shows his age, but in a distinguished way. There is some sweet oak, but I find it well integrated and, overall, very enjoyable.

Once in awhile WTSO comes through. This guy shows his age, but in a distinguished way. There is some sweet oak, but I find it well integrated and, overall, very enjoyable.

Jun 29th, 2015
Dinesh Awatramani

Highly recommended 👍

Highly recommended 👍

Dec 19th, 2014