Bodega y Viñedos Valderiz

Bodega y Viñedos Valderiz

Our visit to this winery was rushed due to the hectic harvest week. They have 60 hectares total, with over 35 plots of different soil types, and continental climate at a high-altitude plateau with striking temperature variations during each season. Their most remarkable Vineyards are Tomas Esteban and Juegabolos planted by Tomas Esteban, and those in the Valdehermoso section added by current generation Juan and Ricardo Esteban. This producer started in 1997 and has a Kaleidoscope of small vineyard plots.

Wines Tasted:

Bodega y Viñedos Valderiz Sitio de Valdehermoso 2020 ****1/2 $12

100 % Tempranillo (Tinta del Pais). Aged in oak for nine months (90% used oak French barrels, 10% new French oak barrels). Dark purple color. Aromas of blueberry, menthol, and white flowers. Flavors of juicy spicy dark fruit with a long finish. One hundred thousand bottles were made.

Bodega y Viñedos Valderiz Tomas Esteban 2014 ***** $120

Produced from 90% Tempranillo (Tinta del Pais) and 10% other native grapes. Aged for thirty months in 225-liter new French oak barrels. Deep purple color. Flavors of blueberry, raspberry, and stone fruit. Three thousand bottles were produced.

Bodega y Viñedos Valderiz-Valderiz 2019 ***** $32

Produced from 95% Tempranillo (Tinta del Pais) and 5% Albillo. Aged for twenty months in 80% French oak, and 20% American oak. Medium purple color. Aromas of blueberry and white flowers. Flavors of spicy blueberry and plums.

Bodega y Viñedos Valderiz

https://www.valderiz.com/en/