Valenciso, Rioja Cemento 2020

Valenciso Rioja Cemento 2020 is an elegant and distinctive red wine from Rioja Alta, crafted to highlight the finesse and delicacy of northern Tempranillo. Founded in 1998 by Valentín and Enciso, Valenciso has become known for combining traditional Rioja character with a thoughtful approach centred on concrete fermentation and maturation.

Tasting Notes
Deep ruby in appearance, the wine offers an expressive nose of ripe red and dark berries, subtle spice and earthy nuances. On the palate, it is rounded and flavourful, with balanced acidity, silky tannins and a refined texture. The finish is long and harmonious, showing the depth created by extended maturation in concrete. It is approachable now, while its structure and freshness should allow it to develop further over the coming years.

Production
The grapes are harvested by hand from vineyards in Rioja Alta, where the region’s continental climate and elevated sites help preserve freshness and finesse. Valenciso follows organic and biodynamic practices in the vineyard. For Rioja Cemento, the wine undergoes spontaneous fermentation with indigenous wild yeasts in a concrete tank at a controlled temperature, followed by spontaneous malolactic fermentation. It then matures for two and a half years in concrete tanks, an approach that adds depth while preserving the purity of the fruit.

Food & Serving
Serve slightly below room temperature, ideally at 16–18°C. This versatile Rioja pairs well with roast lamb, grilled or braised beef, pork, mushroom dishes, and mature hard cheeses. Decanting is not essential, but 30–45 minutes of gentle aeration can help reveal the wine’s aromatic detail and silky texture, particularly when enjoyed in its youth.

Producer
Valenciso was established in 1998 in Ollauri, just four kilometres from Haro in the heart of Rioja Alta. The name combines the first names of its founders, Valentín and Enciso, who together bring more than 33 years of experience in Rioja. The winery’s ambition is to produce precise, elegant and distinctive wines from northern Tempranillo, with an emphasis on manual harvesting, sustainable vineyard work and careful, low-intervention winemaking. Its use of concrete tanks throughout fermentation and maturation gives Valenciso Rioja Cemento a character that stands apart from more traditionally oak-led Rioja styles.

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