2019 Bodegas Valderiz Ribera del Duero

2019 Bodegas Valderiz Ribera del Duero

2019 Bodegas Valderiz Ribera del Duero A harmonious red that marries power with finely detailed grace, showing a dense core of tannins tightly meshed with flavors of ripe black currant, fig cake, wild sage and mocha that slowly unfurl on the palate. Sleek and silky in texture, with a firm and lingering, well-spiced finish. 94pts WS
Cocoa powder, stones and blackberries here, with a big mouthful of creamy, satin-like tannins interwoven with the fruit. Long and impressive. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold. 94pts Suckling.
Very dark, black currant color with rich and robust blue fruit on the nose. Full bodied with plums, vanilla and spice on the palate. Low acidity with nice balance and full ripe tannins on the finish. Winemaker

The great red wines from Ribera del Duero, Spain rival the finest big reds in the world. Ribera del Duero is like the Napa Valley of Spain. If you like big, full bodied reds of the highest caliber whether from Napa, Bordeaux, Tuscany you have to try this wine. For $28.99 you will hard pressed to match this wine from anywhere.

Located on prime, chalky soil in the village of Roa del Duero, Valderiz makes some of the most serious wines of the region. Their 60 hectares are spread across 35 different parcels, trained “en vaso” or goblet, which owner Tomas Esteban feels is best for the vines in this land of extreme continental climate. Vineyards are organically farmed with some biodynamic preparations employed as well. Here is just one indicator of how desirable these vineyards are: Pingus (maker one of Spain’s most expensive collectible wines) still calls every year looking to purchase fruit. This is classic Ribera del Duero Tempranillo full of bright, pure, intense berry fruit, framed by the region’s telltale sturdy structure. Fermentation takes place in tank and occurs naturally, with native yeasts and absolutely no additives used.

The 2019 Bodegas Valderiz Ribera del Duero has absolutely nailed it getting a monster 94pts by Wine Spectator. I tasted the wine over the weekend and for the money you cannot do better big red fans. A definite case buy. If you like Napa Cabs this wine will blow you away at the price.