Bodega Virgen de la Asunción - Viña Valera Reserva 1999
Spain
Red
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Founded in 1957, Bodega Virgen de la Asunción is a cooperative of some of the denomination's finest winemakers, cultivating small plots in the Ribera Del Duero's "Triangulo de oro" (Golden Triangle). This 1999 Viña Valera is an oak-aged Reserva that reaches its fullness, with woody, vanilla and cocoa notes. An elegant, round wine with a beautiful aromatic palette. Enjoy it now!
Features
Estate
Bodega Virgen de la Asunción
Cuvée
Viña Valera Reserva
Vintage
1999
Designation
Ribera del Duero
Region
Spain
Grape varieties
95% Tempranillo, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon
Terroirs
terroir of the triangulo de oro
Winemaking
fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks
Breeding
in French oak barrels from the Allier region and in American oak barrels
Alcohol content
13%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
beautiful garnet robe
Nose
fresh, with woody, vanilla and cocoa notes
Mouth
elegant and round, with a fine aromatic palette for a well-structured wine
Serve
at 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2009
Food and wine pairing
A déguster sur un carré d'agneau, un civet de lièvre, une entrecôte à la bordelaise... <br/>
Bodega Virgen de la Asunción
Ribera del Duero
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.5/5
out of 2 reviews
Note and review by M. GREGORY B. Published on 08/01/2013
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Note and review by M. FRANCK L. Published on 02/12/2012
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