Valenciso, Rioja Laderas de Cabama 2023

Valenciso Laderas de Cabama 2023 is an aromatic, lively Rioja from a winery renowned for expressing the elegance and delicacy of northern Tempranillo. Founded in 1998 in Ollauri, just 4 km from Haro in Rioja Alta, Valenciso combines traditional regional character with organic and biodynamic vineyard practices, concrete-tank fermentation and maturation in Eastern European oak.

Tasting Notes
The wine opens with expressive aromas of red fruits and liquorice. On the palate, it is fresh, elegant and persistent, developing riper fruit nuances and added complexity as it unfolds. Its lively structure and refined balance make it approachable in its youth, while the concentration and freshness suggest further development in bottle.

Production
Produced in Rioja Alta, the wine reflects Valenciso’s focus on the elegant style of northern Tempranillo. Valenciso incorporates organic and biodynamic methods in the vineyards, while the wine is fermented in concrete tanks for seven months. It is then matured for 12 months in Eastern European oak, adding subtle depth and complexity while preserving the wine’s freshness and fruit character.

Food & Serving
Serve slightly below room temperature, around 16–18°C, to highlight its freshness and aromatic detail. It pairs well with roast lamb, grilled or braised pork, mushroom dishes, mature cheeses and traditional Spanish fare. Decanting is not essential, but 30 minutes in a decanter can help the wine open and reveal its more mature fruit and liquorice notes.

Producer
Valenciso was founded in 1998 by Valencio and Enciso, whose first names inspired the winery’s name. With more than 33 years of experience in Rioja, the duo established the estate in Ollauri in the heart of Rioja Alta with a clear ambition: to produce exclusive, elegant and distinctive wines based on northern Tempranillo. The winery stands out for combining organic and biodynamic vineyard work with concrete fermentation and exclusive use of Eastern European oak during maturation.

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