Bodegas y Viñedos de la Marquesa
Valserrano Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend
La Rioja, Spain
Deep Ruby with an elegant bouquet of berry fruits, pepper spice with earthy tones, a traditional Rioja, aged 26 months in American (40%) and French (60%) oak. On the palate flavors of plum and sour cherry, tobacco, smoky pepper spice, lively acidity. Fine firm tannins, medium finish ending with fruit, spice and an earthy character.
Deep Ruby with an elegant bouquet of berry fruits, pepper spice with earthy tones, a traditional Rioja, aged 26 months in American (40%) and French (60%) oak. On the palate flavors of plum and sour cherry, tobacco, smoky pepper spice, lively acidity. Fine firm tannins, medium finish ending with fruit, spice and an earthy character.
Aug 11th, 2023Cyrus had this 11 years ago
Cyrus had this 11 years ago
1 person found it helpfulMar 1st, 2014
Enough tannins to cleanse the palate and mature enough for a smooth finish. The nose is pleasant and the mouthfeel velvety.
Enough tannins to cleanse the palate and mature enough for a smooth finish. The nose is pleasant and the mouthfeel velvety.
Feb 23rd, 2023
Jan 14-15. Dark red fruit leather. Balanced, nice complexity.
Jan 14-15. Dark red fruit leather. Balanced, nice complexity.
Jan 17th, 2022Smooth oakey nose with dark fruits.
Med body and med finish of dark fruits, light leather
Smooth oakey nose with dark fruits.
Med body and med finish of dark fruits, light leather
Ruby color with clear rim. Nose: cherry, cranberry, leather, vanilla cream. Taste: med bodied ,raspberry, cranberry, hibiscus, med acidity, low tannin, slight oak finish of vanilla. Med long finish.
Ruby color with clear rim. Nose: cherry, cranberry, leather, vanilla cream. Taste: med bodied ,raspberry, cranberry, hibiscus, med acidity, low tannin, slight oak finish of vanilla. Med long finish.
Feb 22nd, 2021
A study of Spain - both textbook and experiential 🤓☺️ I mean, wine not?
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As a ‘Gran Reserva’ red wine in Spain, made with Tempranillo and Graciano grapes, this wine must be aged for a minimum of 18 months in oak and 60 months total before release. There are even more stringent requirements in Rioja.
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This producer aged this wine for 2 years in American and French oak casks followed by at least 3 years in the bodega’s cellar. Thanks to this, I am experiencing lots of deliciously toasty, cedar, vanilla, and baking-spice notes on the nose and palate. This is a full-bodied wine with good structure and pronounced blackberry, black cherry, and cassis aromas.
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Valserrano, Rioja, Gran Reserva. Vintage 2011. ABV 14.5%.
A study of Spain - both textbook and experiential 🤓☺️ I mean, wine not?
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As a ‘Gran Reserva’ red wine in Spain, made with Tempranillo and Graciano grapes, this wine must be aged for a minimum of 18 months in oak and 60 months total before release. There are even more stringent requirements in Rioja.
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This producer aged this wine for 2 years in American and French oak casks followed by at least 3 years in the bodega’s cellar. Thanks to this, I am experiencing lots of deliciously toasty, cedar, vanilla, and baking-spice notes on the nose and palate. This is a full-bodied wine with good structure and pronounced blackberry, black cherry, and cassis aromas.
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Valserrano, Rioja, Gran Reserva. Vintage 2011. ABV 14.5%.