Lucía Victoria Reserva 2018 Rioja

Cépage: 100% Tempranillo

Tasting Notes: Deep ruby color with garnet hues. Intense aromas of ripe red and black fruit combined with cedar and cocoa notes. Medium-to-big body with firm tannins and a long refreshing finish. Drink now or age for up to 10 years. Ideal to pair with stews, lamb, and aged cheeses.

From The Bodega: Valdelacierva is located in the heart of the Rioja Alta and has access to more than 125 hectares of vineyard, spread over small plots with old vines ranging in age from 25 to 130 years old in Rioja Alta and Rioja Alavesa.  Valdelacierva can be seen as a rather young, expressive, and dynamic winery producing wines with the unmistakable stamp of the local terroir.

Region: Rioja Alta is the westernmost of the 3 Rioja sub-regions. The climate is largely similar to that of Rioja Alavesa to the north and the vineyards here are located at higher altitudes than in Rioja Baja to the southeast, assisting in the accumulation of acidity, color and moderate alcohol levels. The soil has a healthy mix of clay, iron and alluvial components, giving it a redder color than its northern neighbor's sandy white soils. When compared with Rioja Alavesa, these wines tend to be lighter in body and lower in acid, with the emphasis on elegance.