Producer
Bodegas Valdemar is a family company whose roots date back to 1889, and whose Riojas have long been a reference point for the DO. Despite this their approach is forward-looking; having pioneered many techniques in the region, from barrel fermentation and temperature control to saignée-method rosado, their style tends towards the modern.
Vineyard
Unusually for Rioja, all the Valdemar grapes come from the family’s own vineyards (almost 300 hectares), giving unrivalled control over the quality of the fruit at every level. Grapes for this particular wine were picked in the last week of October.
Winery
Straightforward winemaking is used to keep the fruit to the fore: temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel, no oak ageing, and early bottling to capture the vibrant berry quality of the Tempranillo.
