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Valtravieso, Crianza, 2018, Ribera del Duero DO, Spain
Producer Profile
Valtravieso is one of the first wineries to have its own vineyard in Ribera del Duero, located in one of the region’s highest limestone moorlands at an altitude of 915m. From this unique setting where the vineyards and winery are located, they seek to achieve the highest quality in all processes, with minimum intervention in both the field and in productions.
Valtravieso therefore achieve high altitude wines, in limestone moorland, with a unique personality and style for this area; they are elegant, deep, and long. Wines that have tension and comprise mineral and fresh notes.
Viticulture
This year saw a mild winter with little rainfall followed by heavy rain in the spring. In general, the temperatures were moderate and constant, even during the months of July and August, and this provided good plant vegetative development which, together with the good water balance in the soil, enabled the vineyard to bring to fruition a large amount of grapes with a phenolic maturation well matched with the technological maturation. Piñel de Arriba moorland, “La Revilla” estate at 915 m altitude, together with other plots belonging to loyal winegrowers on the Piñel moorland.
Winemaking
Valtravieso Crianza is a blended wine made with grapes from vineyards on the “La Revilla” estate, some old plots of Tinto Fino and Cabernet Sauvignon, together with the best selection of vineyards with different soils, exposures, and altitudes within the Ribera del Duero.
This wine is elaborated in the traditional way using indigenous yeasts and adapting the fermentations to each area’s terroirs.
At least 12 months in 90% French oak barrels and 10% American oak barrels then aged in the bottle, 2 years in total.
Tasting Note
Fruity aromas of blackcurrant and strawberry compote with spicy and toasted notes. Pleasant on the palate with fine, well-integrated tannins, precise volume and a fresh passage through the mouth thanks to its lively acidity.
Goes well with
Perfect pair with grilled meats, cured cheeses and red meat stews. As well as baked fish and pasta dishes.
Cellaring
4-6 years careful cellaring
Don’t take our word for it…
92 points – Guía Peñin
90 points – Tim Atkin MW
91 Points – James Suckling
Features
Varieties: Tinto Fino 99%, Cabernet Sauvignon 1%
Colour: Red
ABV: 14.5%
Closure: Natural Cork
Style: Still Wine
Case Size: 6 x 75cl
Country: Spain
Region: Ribera del Duero DO
Vintage: 2018
