Rioja, Spain
Venta Jalón Reserva Especial
| SKU (BC) | 439211 |
| Country | Spain |
| Region | Rioja |
| Type | Red |
| Varietal | Blend - Tempranillo, Graciano |
| Listing (BC) | Speculative |
| Case Config. | 6x750ml |
| Available In | BC |
Colour
Deep, dark red with violet hues
Aroma
Rich, complex bouquet showing terroir driven balsamic and spicy cedar and dill
Flavour
The mouthfeel is firm, warm and full bodied, with a subtle underlying mineral character. Expressive, well structured and with a long, persistent finish
Food Pairing
Pairs nicely with steak, gourmet burgers and rack of lamb
More Info
Venta Jalón is the name given by ancient locals to the area in which the vineyard is settled today. ‘Venta Jalón’s Finca 17’, or ‘Vineyard number 17’, was planted 20 years ago in clay loam soils which make wines with a good concentration, a marked varietal fruit character and ripe tannins.
Fermentation lasted 8 days, with controlled temperature never exceeding 29ºC, followed by a further 10 days maceration in contact with the skins. 24 months subsequent ageing in both French and American oak barrels, and a further 9 months cellaring in bottle before release.
Wine Enthusiast, Jul/2026
2019 -
EDITOR'S CHOICE "Loving the savory complexity and tension here, with black raspberry and dried currants interwoven with pumpernickel, fennel, leather, and coffee-toffee aromatics. There's great energy and concentration to the fruit, and it finishes fresh and long with a sturdy tannic backbone. A beauty right now, and should pick up steam over the next couple years and drink well through 2033." - John Sumners
The Drinks Business Rioja Masters, Sep/2024
2016 -
Decanter World Wine Awards 2022
2016 -
"Lifted cherry, tea leaf and tobacco aromatics. The palate is fresh and juicy; an elegant style with a long, spicy oak finish."
Guía Peñin, 2023
2016 -
Antonio Galloni's Vinous, Apr/2021
2014 -
"Deep, brilliant garnet. Powerful, spice- and smoke-accented aromas of fresh cherry, dark fruits, vanilla and spicecake are complemented by a suave floral overtone. Juicy and pliant in the mouth, offering sappy black raspberry, cherry cola, mocha and rose pastille flavors that deepen steadily on the back half. In an energetic style, showing excellent clarity and polished tannins that frame an impressively long, focused finish."
Falstaff, Apr/2020
2014 -
"Bitter chocolate, thyme and wormwood, some wood, nougat, and a touch of animalistic tones. Plump and soft on the palate, silky melted tannin, fine acidity, lots of juiciness, quite round and smooth, delicate mineral underpinnings. Lastly a fruit finish that just begins to open." - Dominik Vombach, Benjamin Herzog, Peter Moser & Ulrich Sautter