Here is a must-have wine for laying down, perfect for lovers of classic Rioja reds. It comes from a selection of old vines in Rioja Alavesa and has been aged for 25 months in French and American oak. Conde Valdemar Gran Reserva 2017 is a great choice for anyone looking for a wine that is authentic, elegant, has good ageing potential, and bears the unmistakable mark of a historic winery.
Five decades of expertise in Rioja attest to the quality of Conde Valdemar Gran Reserva 2017, a wine crafted from a meticulous selection of plots of old vines in Rioja Alavesa. This vintage showcases the winery’s most classic side and has a long life ahead of it, having been aged for a long period to give it depth and structure. It is a Gran Reserva designed to stand the test of time and bring out the historic character of the Valdemar firm.
The vineyards used to grow Conde Valdemar Gran Reserva 2017 are planted with old Tempranillo, Graciano, Maturana and Garnacha vines and are located in some of the most prized areas of Rioja Alavesa. These are the winery’s own plots, selected for their natural balance, poor soils and moderate yields – conditions that produce highly concentrated grapes suitable for extra-long ageing. The winery preserves the vineyard’s identity to the utmost, adhering to precise, quality-oriented winegrowing practices.
With Conde Valdemar Gran Reserva 2017, Bodegas Valdemar reaffirms its commitment to producing wines for laying down. Matured for 25 months in French and American oak barrels, this red has developed an elegant and serious style in keeping with the most recognisable Rioja tradition. It is an essential choice for anyone looking for a Gran Reserva with authenticity, depth and development potential that fully justifies its purchase.
Serving temperature
Type of wine
Region
Grape variety
8% Graciano, 2% Garnacha Tinta, 2% Maturana Tinta, 88% Tempranillo
Type of barrel
French and American oak barrels
Type of bottle
Burgundy Bottle
Barrel aging time
25 months
Capacity (cl)
75
Alcohol content (% vol.)
14
Founded in 1889, Valdemar is one of the oldest and most important wineries in Spain, a driving force behind the Rioja Alavesa we know today and revolutionary in its concepts. A house currently led by the fifth generation of the Martínez Bujanda family, whose success lies in the perfect combination of historical expertise blended with constant research to achieve the highest quality.
In 1985, Jesús Martínez Bujanda began a new chapter that transformed Valdemar into one of the most innovative wineries of the time: he launched wines onto the market with more intensity and color than the classic Riojas, fully embracing modernity. Additionally, this winery has been a pioneer in the use of temperature control during production and in the fermentation of Viura whites in wood.
Valdemar has developed a wide range of high-quality wines, known for their consistency and great distribution. These wines originate from an extensive estate-owned vineyard: 275 hectares; and are characterized by their long and magnificent aging processes.
