{"product_id":"valenciso-rioja-cemento-2020","title":"Valenciso, Rioja Cemento 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eValenciso Rioja Cemento 2020 is a beautifully pure expression of Tempranillo, crafted without oak to let the fruit and texture speak for themselves. Instead of traditional barrel aging, it spends 2.5 years maturing in cement tanks, resulting in a wine that feels elegant, supple, and quietly distinctive. This modern take on Rioja highlights Valenciso’s talent for precision and restraint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, it shows a deep ruby color with a bright, polished edge. The nose is fresh and fruit-driven, with aromas of ripe red cherries, plum, and wild berries, supported by subtle floral notes and a clean mineral lift.\n\nOn the palate, the wine is silky and refined, with soft tannins and a smooth, balanced mouthfeel. The absence of oak keeps the profile focused on purity and freshness, while the long cement aging adds depth and finesse. It should drink well now and can continue to develop gracefully over the next few years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eValenciso Rioja Cemento 2020 is made from Tempranillo grown in Northern Spain, where Rioja’s climate and soils help preserve freshness and aromatic clarity. The wine is vinified without oak influence and matured for 2.5 years in cement tanks, a method that allows slow, even evolution while maintaining the grape’s natural fruit character and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis wine pairs especially well with grilled lamb, roast chicken, charcuterie, mushroom dishes, and mature Manchego. Serve it slightly cool, around 16–18°C, and decant for 20–30 minutes if you’d like to open up its aromatics and soften its structure a little further.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eValenciso is a respected Rioja producer known for elegant, terroir-focused wines that balance tradition with a minimalist approach to élevage. Based in Northern Spain, the winery has built a strong reputation for precise, finely textured wines, and this cement-aged bottling reflects its commitment to purity, finesse, and modern expression.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Valenciso","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54366819483985,"sku":"VDZ-10269821239632-52306863423824","price":29.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/valc12018.jpg?v=1784541312","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/valenciso-rioja-cemento-2020","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}