Produced by a cooperative located in a remote village within the Ribera del Duero DO, this is very impressive wine. Despite the obvious quality of this wine, which is rich, aromatic, and as intensely flavored as you'd expect of a wine utilizing fruit from vines that are up to 100 years old, the distributor had a tough time moving it at its old price, so now we have a terrific deal on the remaining quantity. If you enjoy experimenting with different expressions of Ribera del Duero, this would be a great wine to try out. 89 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2006 Valpidio is 100% Tempranillo from vines averaging 40 years of age. It was aged for 8 months in French and American oak. Purple-colored, it delivers an enticing perfume of smoke, Asian spices, leather, and blackberry. This leads to a medium to full-bodied, ripe, spicy wine with ample fruit and enough structure to evolve for 2-3 years. Nicely balanced and long in the finish, it should drink well through 2020. It is an excellent value in Ribera del Duero." (02/08)
Below is a listing of the wine review scores we frequently reference in our notes. While these sources remain an excellent source of information, we always recommend that you trust your own palate. Scores in these publications often represent the personal taste of an individual critic, which may not always coincide with your own. We have a huge team of excellent wine professionals that can match wines you've had in the past with new arrivals that meet your flavor profile.
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2010 Bodegas Volver "Tarima Hill" Monastrell Alicante $13.99
2011 Borsao "Tinto Selección" Garnacha Campo de Borja $7.99
2010 Castillo de Monseran Garnacha Cariñena $7.99
2007 Viña Eguía Reserva Rioja (Elsewhere $20) $14.99
2011 Adega Cooperativo Regional de Monção "Trajarinho" Vinho Verde $8.99
