Valenciso Rioja Laderas de Cabama 2018

Valenciso Laderas de Cabama is a single-vineyard Rioja Alta Tempranillo now made in a fresher, unoaked-fruit style.

Valenciso was founded by Luis Valentín and Carmen Enciso, who left established Rioja houses to make wine without the traditional crianza and reserva categories on the label. Laderas de Cabama is all Tempranillo from one plot of thirty-five-year-old vines on the classic clay-limestone of the Rioja Alta, at 550 metres. It was previously built along the lines of the house Reserva, to age in barrel and bottle before release; the estate has since redirected it towards a younger, more immediate style. The fruit is picked a little earlier, and part of the crop goes through whole-berry carbonic fermentation to bring a more primary character. No new oak is used: fermentation is in cool concrete, followed by fourteen months in used French barrels.

Approachable on release and good for six to eight years. It suits grilled lamb, roast red peppers and mature Manchego. Serve at 16-18°C.

*Every effort is made to ensure the current vintage is accurate; however, variations can occur. If you are after a specific vintage, please contact us prior to ordering.