Valenciso Reserva Rioja 2018

A great wine that grows in the glass. Reserve. The finesse and elegance of the Rioja Alta, a perfect example of the blend of classic and modern.

94 Points - James Suckling

A more layered and refined Rioja here that shows fragrant berries, black cherries, plums, peppercorns, pencil shavings and graphite. Juicy and linear on the palate with a medium body and structured but creamy tannins. Turns more expansive in the finish with excellent length. Very classy and almost a bit Bordelais. Delicious already, but should hold well for the next five to seven years.

93 Points - Wine Advocate

The 2018 Reserva reveals developed aromas and a polished palate, tasty, almost salty flavors and a long, dry finish. It has notes of leather and meat and felt surprisingly ripe despite the cooler year, but the longer and slow growing season ripened the grapes thoroughly to 14.5% alcohol. It matured in French oak barrels, one-third of them new, for 18 months.

93 Points - Wine Enthusiast

Depth and finesse reveal a sophisticated Rioja with plenty of flavor and the structure to continue developing with a few more years in bottle. A mix of dark fruits, graphite, and well-integrated spice through a long finish.