Finca Valpiedra Reserva

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Wine Description

The varied soils and friendly climate of Rioja Alta give this wine its inimitable style and character. Harvested at the end of September, this wine shows ripeness and development of flavor not typically expressed with such finesse.

Finca Valpiedra Winery
Finca Valpiedra Vineyards
Finca Valpiedra Wine Cellar
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Acclaim
“This powerful red is austere in character but shows depth and focus, with sanguine and tarry notes framing a core of currant, licorice and mineral flavors, supported by well-integrated tannins and orange peel acidity. The polished texture gives way to a juicy finish.”
— Wine Spectator, Aug 2017
“Bright ruby-red. Pungent red fruit and succulent floral and herb qualities on the incisive nose. Juicy and tightly focused on the palate, offering concentrated red currant and bitter cherry flavors underscored by a vein of peppery spices. Unfolds very slowly on the nervy, spice-laced, impressively long finish, which is firmed by dusty, building tannins.”
— Vinous, Feb 2019
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Vineyard & Production Info
Vineyard name
The Finca Valpiedra vineyards
Vineyard size
200 acres
Soil composition
Calcareous, Silty-Loam, and Pebbly
Training method
Bush
Elevation:
1,320 feet
Vines/acre:
1,400
Yield/acre:
1.6 tons
Exposure:
Eastern / Western
Year vineyard planted:
1972
Harvest time:
September
First vintage of this wine:
1994
Bottles produced of this wine:
100,000
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Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
5
Varietal composition:
92% Tempranillo, 6% Graciano, 2% Maturana Tinta
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
16 days
Fermentation temperature:
81 °F
Maceration technique:
Pumpovers
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Type of aging container:
Barrels
Size of aging container:
225 L
Type of oak:
French
Length of aging before bottling:
22 months
Age of Aging Container:
<3 years
Length of bottle aging:
27 months
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Analytical Data
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