2012 Bodegas Valdemar Conde Valdemar Reserva
Tasting note
I wish everyone a happy lunar new year! It’s the year of the rabbit in the lunar calendar.
Deep, dark red with purple reflections. An aroma of wild berries, leather and vanilla. Warm, full mouthfeel. The dark fruit notes are joined by a spicy sweetness; probably the result of the ageing in oak barrels, as well as the alcohol. Long and dry finish. The medium acidity also has quite a long grip on the tongue. A red wine that goes well with meat dishes, but due to its heaviness may not produce such a smooth drinking flow as a soloist. Ultimately, it also lacks a little elegance. But hey, absolutely fine in its price segment! Presents itself well now and will last a few more years.
Drink through 2027.
Tasted by Dominik Müller on Sunday, 22 January 2023.
Ratings
| Flawed? | no | |
| DM: |
6Wines with a DM5 to DM8 rating are good wines. They are pure and balanced. They also tend to show some character in the form of the typicity of the grape variety or the region. / 20 ("good") |
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| Stars: |
3Wines with a rating of 3 stars are very well-made. They exceed expectations and are well above average within their peer group. / 5 |
Wine details
| Vintage: | 2012 |
| Colour: | red |
| Style: | still (dry) |
| Assemblage: | yes |
| Grape variety: | Tempranillo |
| For assemblages, the main grape variety is shown. | |
| Producer: | Bodegas Valdemar |
| Country: | Spain |
| Region: | La Rioja |
| Subregion: | La Rioja Alta |
| Appellation: | Rioja DOCa |
| Vineyard: | n/a |
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