Conde Valdemar Reserva 2015
A widely celebrated Rioja with a lot of history
Médaille d'Or
Concurso Internacional Mundus Vini
Conde Valdemar is one of the most renowned and consolidated labels from Rioja Alavesa. We present Conde Valdemar Reserva 2015, a red wine produced from vineyards located in the Rioja Alavesa and Rioja Alta wine growing regions. This wine is produced from a “coupage”, dominated by tempranillo grapes and aged for 19 months in the barrel. Winner of a Gold medal at the Mundus Vini competition and awarded 93 points by Master of Wine, Tim Atkin.
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General features
Type of wine
Region
Grape variety
5% Graciano, 13% Garnacha tinta, 3% Maturana Tinta, 79% Tempranillo
Type of barrel
19 months - American (65%) and French (35%) oak barrels.
Type of bottle
Borgoñona
Barrel aging time
19 months
Capacity (cl)
75
Alcohol content (% vol.)
14
General Information
Conde Valdemar Reserva 2015 is a modern classic Rioja. This wine is produced from a combination of grapes in which the tempranillo takes centre stage, complemented by the graciano, maturana and garnacha varieties. This wine is aged in oak barrels for 27 months, before rounding off its maturation in the bottle, which gives it a fineness, elegance and rich complexity.
In 1985, Jesús Martínez Bujanda, a member of one of the long-standing wine dynasties, embarked on a new venture; one that would transform Valdemar into one of the most innovative firms of the time. He launched a collection of wines with much greater intensity and colour than classic Rioja wines, and in doing so he leaped into the modern world. Valdemar has created a wide range of high-quality and consistent wines, which are widely celebrated. Wines produced from their own extensive vineyards.
Conde Valdemar is their signature line. Conde Valdemar Reserva 2015 (Appellation Ca. Rioja) goes perfectly with roasted meats, Iberian cold meats and home-made stews.
In 1985, Jesús Martínez Bujanda, a member of one of the long-standing wine dynasties, embarked on a new venture; one that would transform Valdemar into one of the most innovative firms of the time. He launched a collection of wines with much greater intensity and colour than classic Rioja wines, and in doing so he leaped into the modern world. Valdemar has created a wide range of high-quality and consistent wines, which are widely celebrated. Wines produced from their own extensive vineyards.
Conde Valdemar is their signature line. Conde Valdemar Reserva 2015 (Appellation Ca. Rioja) goes perfectly with roasted meats, Iberian cold meats and home-made stews.
Creators' opinion
Bright red ruby colour with an intense robe. Complex aroma, dominated by forest fruits and blackcurrant, with nuances of sweet spice, cocoa and toffee. It has a smooth entry on the palate. It is a balanced and delicate wine with a full after-taste. The long ageing process is really apparent and the elegance comes through.
The winery
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.