Freddy R. Troya

9.1

Valserrano – Tempranillo & Graciano – 2019
Rioja DOCa – Rioja Alavesa, Spain 🇪🇸

Overview
A classic Rioja Reserva blend of 90% Tempranillo and 10% Graciano, aged in oak. The 2019 vintage leans slightly riper and more concentrated than 2018, offering darker fruit and a touch more structure without sacrificing Valserrano’s signature elegance.

Aromas & Flavors
Black cherry, plum, and blackberry compote layered with vanilla, cocoa, sweet tobacco, and a hint of dried herbs. Subtle licorice and baking spice linger on the finish.

Mouthfeel
Medium-plus body with polished tannins and more grip than the 2018. Balanced acidity keeps the wine fresh, while the finish is smooth, long, and quietly complex.

Food Pairings
Lamb chops, Iberian pork, roasted mushrooms, aged Manchego, or paella with chorizo.

Verdict
A refined yet slightly richer expression of Valserrano Reserva. Dark fruit, subtle earth, and graceful spice come together with impressive balance and drinkability. Classic Rioja with modern finesse.

Did You Know?
The Valserrano estate, founded in 1880, is still family-run and among the pioneers of Rioja Alavesa. Higher elevation and limestone soils are key to the region’s lifted acidity and refined tannin profile. — 10 days ago

Belén Sathicq

8.9

Lo amé! No me imaginé que me iba a gustar tanto, taninos súper sedosos. De la diplomatura de vinos — a month ago

David Dorn

9.1

Great value! — 3 months ago

Eric Urbani

9.3

Still one of my fave producers of Rioja — 9 days ago

Andrew McIntyre

9.5

Silky smooth and balanced. Such a pleasant wine to drink that easily harmonises with any food. Great wine — a month ago

Samiam

9.0

Very smooth — 3 months ago

M. Christopher Roebuck

9.4

It just clobbers everything.


94 points — 22 days ago

Ken Southall

9.2

Full bodied with a bit of pepper. A bit pricier at $40 — a month ago

Daniel Bauer

8.9

Room temp, light tannin, acidic, yummy — 2 months ago

with Dorotea

Sipping Fine Wine

9.5

Blend of mostly Tempranillo with about equal amounts of Garnacho, Graciano and Manzuelo, deep Ruby with a graceful bouquet of berry fruits, cigar box spice with fresh earthy tones, a traditional Rioja, still reticent. On the silky smooth palate, elegant with layers of flavors of ripe blackberry and cherry, tobacco, smoky cedar, dark fruit, vanilla spice, very well balanced with fine soft tannins and a clean structure ending with a nice long chalky earthy character. Delicious! — 4 months ago