Valdelosfrailes Reserva 2015
The most sought-after Reserva from Carlos Moro
With a limited production, Valdelosfrailes Reserva 2015 is one of the finest ambassadors of the D.O. Cigales. A single-varietal Tempranillo, available to a select few.
Consumption features
Serving temperature
General features
Type of wine
Region
Grape variety
100% Tempranillo
Type of barrel
Oak barrels
Type of bottle
Truncated Conical Bottle
Barrel aging time
14 months
Capacity (cl)
75
Total acidity (g/l)
5
Alcohol content (% vol.)
14
General Information
Valdelosfrailes is another of the interesting initiatives developed by Carlos Moro, the Castilian-Leonese entrepreneur who steers the helm of the Bodegas Familiares Matarromera group. Another of his projects along the great flow of the Iberian Peninsula, the Duero, which seeks to revive a designation of origin characterized by the production of rosés and now demonstrates that this land also produces magnificent reds like Valdelosfrailes Reserva 2015.
Founded in 1998, Bodega Valdelosfrailes' commitment to renewal and production using modern technologies allows them to obtain modern reds within the D.O. Cigales. Their wines are conceived from a meticulous selection of the best grapes and are crafted in the integrated winery the company has dedicated to its vinifications.
This Valdelosfrailes Reserva 2015 we now present to you is made only in the finest vintages from specially selected tempranillo grapes from old bush-trained vineyards, harvested by hand. An exceptional red with a limited production of just over 10,000 bottles.
Tasting notes
It displays a cherry color with purplish hues.
On the nose, it develops clear aromas of ripe black fruit, with elegant Chinese ink.
On the palate, it is fresh, intense, with excellent body and structure, yet fine and elegant. Flavors of black fruits, elegant roasted notes, and mild spices stand out. Elegant and intense finish.
Creators' opinion
Valdelosfrailes Reserva 2015 procede de nuestros viñedos viejos en vaso del páramo de Cubillas y Corcos de Valle, tales como Sallana Pino, El Aguilón, Las Carretillas o el Jarro. Parcelas con suelos infértiles de zahorra y arenas, poco profundos y de producciones muy bajas.
The winery
Sponsored by the family winemaking tradition in the D.O. Cigales, Carlos Moro (Bodegas Familiares Matarromera) founded Bodega Valdelosfrailes in the Valladolid municipality of Cubillas de Santa Marta. From its inception, the winery broke with the winemaking tradition of classic claretes to focus on high-quality wines, vinified primarily with the main variety of the region, the tempranillo, which thrives so well along the Duero river. Bodega Valdelosfrailes owns 60 hectares of its own vineyards and controls an additional 70 hectares.