Valderiz De Chiripa Tempranillo Albillo 2016

James Suckling, 93 points.

Biodynamic and Certified Organic

Variety: 95% ‘tinta del país’ Tempranillo 5% Albillo

Region: Roa, Ribera del Duero, Spain

Vineyards: De Chiripa Vineyard

Soil: Sandy loam soil, with a high lime content, chalk and clay deep below the surface.

Winemaking: After they have been harvested, the grapes are quickly taken to the winery in order to preserve the quality. Fermentation, both alcoholic and malolactic, take place in stainless steel tanks that have a capacity of 20,000 kilos. Before the final bottling, Valderiz De Chiripa is aged for 12 months in 50 % oak foudre, 30 % oak barriques and 20% concrete.

Technical: Alc./Vol. 15% | Malolactic fermentation in 100% stainless steel | 12 months in oak foudre, barrique and concrete.

Notes: “Aromas of blueberries, blackberries and dried violets follow through to a medium to full-bodied palate with firm and silky tannins and a fresh finish. Needs a year or two to soften, but serious. Drink in 2020.” James Suckling.

SKU 16VALCH