{"product_id":"bodegas-valduero-finca-azaya-premium-2016","title":"Bodegas Valduero, Finca Azaya Premium 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003eBodegas Valduero’s Finca Azaya Premium 2016 is a powerful yet refined Spanish red that reflects the pioneering spirit of one of Ribera del Duero’s early trailblazers. Sourced from old bush vines in the high-altitude “Golden Triangle,” it combines concentration, elegance, and a distinctly handcrafted character. The wine’s extended oak and bottle aging give it impressive depth and a polished, cellar-worthy profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, it shows a very deep purple hue, almost black at the core. The nose is richly aromatic, unfolding with layers of coffee, toast, and ripe dark fruit, all framed by a subtle, mature complexity.\n\nThe palate is round, silky, and beautifully balanced, with a juicy core of fruit supported by elegant structure and generous power. Despite its depth, the wine remains smooth and composed, and its 22 months in oak followed by 24 months in bottle have added finesse and harmony. It has excellent aging potential, though it is already showing impressive maturity and integration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFinca Azaya comes from the rolling landscape of Castilla y León, where the vineyards benefit from altitude, cooling influences, and the concentration that comes from old vines. The estate’s bush vines average around 40 years of age and produce naturally low yields, resulting in fruit with strong character and intensity.\n\nThe wine is aged for 22 months in oak barrels and then rests for a further 24 months in bottle before release. Produced in Bodegas Valduero’s underground cellar, vinification now takes place entirely by gravity, avoiding pumping and preserving the wine’s texture and artisanal quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis wine pairs especially well with roasted lamb, grilled beef, game, and rich mushroom dishes, as well as aged hard cheeses. Serve it at around 16–18°C to bring out its aroma and balance, and consider decanting for 1–2 hours if served young to allow the layered fruit and oak notes to open fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFounded in 1984, Bodegas Valduero was one of the pioneers in DO Ribera del Duero and remains a benchmark producer in the region. Built by the first generation of winemakers Gregorio García Álvarez, Yolanda García Viadero, and Carolina García Viadero, the estate began acquiring vineyards in the prestigious Golden Triangle from 1989 onward. Today, Valduero manages more than 150 hectares of old bush-vine vineyards and is also recognized for its work with the local white grape Albillo Mayor, alongside its modern underground winery and gravity-led production methods.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bodegas Valduero","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54366806933841,"sku":"VDZ-10269829857616-52306857394512","price":37.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/valduero-azaya-premium.png?v=1784541049","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/bodegas-valduero-finca-azaya-premium-2016","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}