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• • Chicken  Sausage
• • Lamb
• • Grilled  Red  Meats
• • Roasted  Red  Meats
• • Grilled  Pork
• • Red  Meats
• • Pork  Sausage
• • Hard  Cheese

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Valduero Ribera del Duero Reserva 2001		Spain
Our top Spanish wine of the season, Parker gave it a 94 for its expression, refinement and layers of flavors.

Release Notes:

Price : $44.00  Qty:  Item No. : 14194  Our Rating : 94+  Country : Spain  Region : Ribera del Duero  Grape : Tempranillo  Alcohol : 13%

This family-owned winery is one of top small producers in Ribera del Duero. Like Rioja, Ribera del Duero’s magic wines are made from the Tempranillo grape, which is called Tinto Fino in this part of Spain. Made from 100% Tempranillo, Valduero's reserva spent 20 months aging in oak.

Tasting Notes:

This Reserva has aromas of cedar, tobacco, dark fruit and mushroom, which develop into elegant layers of blackberry and blueberry fruit on the palate. Tremendously long finish on soft tannins. Serve with lamb, grilled meats, roast beef, and aged cheeses.

Winery:

Bodega Valduero is not yet well known in the U.S., but in Spain, it is one of the most famous producers, and is the favorite of many Spaniards. Valduero is near... Read more

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Overview
In comparison to its European counterparts, many consider Spanish wines to have a very high ratio between quality and price. Indeed, many French winemakers have moved to Spain, convinced that they... Read more