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Familia Valdelana Young Red Wine 2023

Name: Familia Valdelana Young Red Wine 2023
Brand: Familia Valdelana represented by EpicureVin
SKU: ValdelanaYoungRedWine2023
Price: 109.0 DKK
Availability: InStock

Familia Valdelana Dry Young Red Wine 2023 D.O.Ca RIOJA

SUMMARY: This wine is a vibrant and youthful expression of D.O.Ca Rioja. With a high-layered, intense cherry red color, the wine immediately captures attention with its iridescent hues and dense, slow-moving tears, indicating its concentration. On the nose, it is fresh and aromatic, with prominent aromas of berries, wild blackberries, raspberries, and currants, complemented by the distinct presence of fresh strawberries. The palate is powerful and fleshy, with a sweet entry balanced by lively acidity, offering a broad aftertaste that lingers with the purest memory of red fruit. Its youthful character and jovial freshness make it an ideal choice for pairing with light, flavorful dishes, reflecting the perfect balance of modern winemaking techniques and traditional Rioja expression.

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

YEAR: 2023

ALCOHOL: 13.0%.

GRAPE VARIETY: Tempranillo and Viura.

CLASSIFICATION: Young Wine.

CORK: Natural cork 45mm.

AGE OF THE VINEYARD: Over 15 years of age.

SOIL: Calcareous clay.

CLIMATE: Mediterranean with Atlantic influence.

ELABORATION: This wine is crafted using traditional vinification techniques, beginning with destemming and cold maceration with the skins for 18 days. The wine undergoes two daily punchdowns at the start of fermentation, followed by gentler interventions in the final days, ensuring a balance of fruit extraction and smoothness. This careful approach preserves the lively freshness and purity of the grapes, resulting in a young wine that expresses the vibrant essence of the land.

TASTING NOTES

VISUAL PHASE: The wine displays a very high layer, with an intense, vibrant cherry red color, enhanced by subtle iridescent highlights. Dense, slow-moving tears form on the glass, tinged lightly and falling gently, indicating the wine’s rich concentration and structure.

OLFACTORY PHASE: The nose is vibrant and fresh, with prominent aromas of ripe berries, wild blackberries, raspberries, and currants. Bright notes of fresh strawberries stand out, enveloped by a rich background of red fruit tones, creating a lively and expressive bouquet.

TASTE PHASE: The palate is powerful and fleshy, with a sweet and smooth entry that is perfectly balanced by refreshing acidity. The wine offers a broad and lively aftertaste, leaving a pure and vibrant memory of red fruits, with a youthful and fresh character that lingers beautifully.

SERVING TEMPERATURE: Between 14°C and 16°C.

GASTRONOMY: The Familia Valdelana Young Red Wine 2023 is a lively, fresh wine that pairs wonderfully with a variety of light, flavorful dishes. Its bright red fruit character and balanced acidity make it an ideal companion for a range of appetizers and mains.
For charcuterie, pair it with fresh, delicate options like jamón serrano, chorizo, or sliced salami. The wine’s fresh fruit notes complement these savory flavors without overpowering them.
It also pairs beautifully with grilled vegetables such as peppers, zucchini, and eggplant, where the wine's fresh acidity enhances the natural sweetness of the vegetables. Tapas, like patatas bravas, croquettes, or Spanish tortilla, work wonderfully with this young red wine, creating a harmonious balance of flavors.
For light meats, enjoy it with grilled chicken, roast turkey, or a delicate pork loin, as the wine’s lively fruit profile provides a refreshing contrast to the rich flavors of the meats. It also pairs well with fish dishes, particularly grilled salmon or tuna, where the wine's fresh character complements the fish's richness.
Serving temperature: Serve at 14-16°C to maintain its vibrant freshness and lively character.

How to Taste and Truly Understand Wine?

Tasting wine is an art that involves all your senses, offering a journey of discovery. Here are four key steps to guide you:

The Visual Experience (Visual Phase) - Color, Clarity, Cleaneness of wine, "Wine Legs"...
The Aroma (Olfactory Phase) - Bring the glass to your nose and take a deep breath...
The Taste (Palate Phase) - Take a sip and let the wine flow across your palate...
The Grape Variety: The Soul of the Wine - Grape varieties are regarded among the most crucial elements in differentiating wines...

At EpicureVin, we believe tasting wine should be as enjoyable as discovering its story. Each bottle we offer invites you to embark on a sensory journey, uncovering hidden gems that make every sip memorable.

The Visual Experience (Visual Phase)

Begin by examining the wine in your glass. Observe its color - is it pale straw, golden, ruby, or deep purple? Notice its clarity - a clear, bright wine often signals quality. Swirl the glass gently, watching its transparency and how it catches the light. Each of these visual cues can hint at the wine’s age, grape variety, or even its origin!

Pay attention to the wine legs - the streaks that form on the inside of the glass after swirling. While they don’t indicate quality, they can reveal the wine’s alcohol and sugar content. Watching how the legs form and flow offers clues about the wine's richness and body, enhancing your appreciation before the first sip.

The Aroma (Olfactory Phase)

Bring the glass to your nose and take a deep breath. Start broad - what families of aromas can you identify?
For white wines: Do you notice citrus, tropical, or orchard fruits?
For red wines: Are the aromas leaning towards red fruits, blue fruits, or darker black fruits?
Avoid overanalyzing at first; let the scents unfold naturally. As you grow familiar, you’ll start recognizing subtler notes like spices, herbs, or even earthy tones that reveal the wine's character.

The Taste (Palate Phase)

Take a sip and let the wine flow across your palate. Notice how it interacts with different parts of your mouth:

Is it vibrant and zesty, or rich and smooth?
Does it feel balanced, with flavors lingering elegantly after you swallow?

A great wine tells its story through texture, structure, and harmony - this is what elevates the experience.

The Grape Variety: The Soul of the Wine

Every wine begins with a grape, and its variety is the key to understanding its personality. In Rioja, Spain, a region renowned for its winemaking tradition, there are five red grape varieties and nine white grape varieties that form the foundation of its exceptional wines.

The red grapes include Tempranillo, the backbone of Rioja reds, known for its balance and elegance; Garnacha Tinta, offering bold fruitiness; Graciano, prized for its intensity and structure; Mazuelo (also known as Carignan), adding vibrant acidity; and Maturana Tinta, a lesser-known variety with a unique earthy character.

For white wines, Rioja showcases Viura (or Macabeo), celebrated for its fresh and floral notes; Malvasía, with its aromatic richness; Garnacha Blanca, offering citrus and herbal nuances; Tempranillo Blanco, a rare mutation of the red Tempranillo; Maturana Blanca, one of the region's oldest varieties; Turruntés, not to be confused with the Argentine grape; Chardonnay, bringing international appeal; Sauvignon Blanc, adding crispness; and Verdejo, contributing vibrant flavors and minerality.

EpicureVin is here to help you the exploration of these grape varieties, where you will be able to unlock the secrets behind Rioja's rich diversity of flavors and textures, discovering wines that capture the soul of this historic region.

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