{"title":"Wine from Valsacro","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/valsacro_winery01-100x200.jpg?v=1773313548\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Valsacro Estate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe Escudero family has been making wine and growing grapes for generations in the rugged, semi-desert foothills around Grávalos in the southwestern corner of the Rioja Baja region. Over the last 15 years or so, the Escudero brothers led by Bordeaux-trained winemaker Amador have transformed the small family \"bodega\" into a major Rioja wine producer. The changes have come gradually and in addition to the new winery at Pradejón (near Calahorra) they have greatly extended vineyard acreage, a very successful \"cava\" sparkling wine venture (one of the few non-Catalonian cava makers), and extensive Chardonnay plantings (disallowed in Rioja, but OK for cava). Amador, now in his mid-forties, is not one to shy away from taking risks to make things happen. The Valsacro project is an excellent case in point. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"One of the most adventuresome of \"new Rioja\" producers; amazing Dioro selection has explosive fruit; new project in Navarra called Logos bears watching.\" \u003cbr\u003e- Anthony Dias Blue's \u003cu\u003epocket guide to wine 2006\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #800000;\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eValsacro \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #800000;\"\u003eVineyards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eOperating from the small Grávalos facility, Amador realized that some of his vineyards offered the potential to do something better (and different). These old vineyards, some over 100 years planted in the old fashioned \"vidau\" style offered the kind of raw material needed to make a modern-style premium wine - a Rioja with a difference. [\"Vidau\" is a mixed variety vineyard - a field blend ready to pick.] The vineyards include Tempranillo, Mazuelo, Graciano \u0026amp; Garnacha. A typical Valsacro is about 40% \"vidau\" (majority is Garnacha with Tempranillo \u0026amp; Garnacha), 50% Tempranillo from 28 year old vines and 10% Mazuela (Carignan) from 25 year old vines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"razon-table-wine-2006","title":"Razon Table Wine 2006","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Razon Table Wine, medium ruby in color. More complicated than the 2005 with a bouquet of sweet, ripe plum and strawberry in a light vanilla veneer. Sweet oak and medium plum flavors show on palate.\"\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cb\u003e- International Wine Review (Jan. 2008), 87 pts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cb\u003eRated 89 by the Wine Advocate (Issue 175, Feb 08)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Valsacro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948709638191,"sku":"S0EE244082GRM","price":11.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"valsacro-dioro-rioja-2005","title":"Valsacro Dioro Rioja 2005","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\" font-size:14px\u003eThe latest step in the project is Valsacro Dioro. The earlier Valsacros were made from a field selection of the older vineyards. Now, thanks to the new facility Amador has been able to build an upmarket version of Valsacro with a four-stage selection process that includes an initial field selection of the fruit followed by a second table selection as the grapes come into the winery. After fermentation wine from selected tanks is transferred to new French oak barrels for 12-14 months of barrel age. Finally, the best barrels are set aside for Dioro and the remainder used to \"upgrade\" the normal Valsacro.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\" font-size:14px\u003eReview:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\" font-size:14px\u003e\"(aged in new French oak): Glass-staining ruby. Extremely perfumed, oak-accented nose displays cherry-vanilla and blackberry preserves, with a sexy floral note and building spiciness. Full-bodied and velvety, offering palate-coating flavors of macerated cherry, dark berries and vanilla bean. Finishes very long and sweet, with persistent spiciness and a hint of smoke. An extremely attractive and balanced example of the modern style.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar (Sept\/Oct 2011), 92 pts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2005 Dioro was produced from a stricter selection and was aged in new French oak for 12-14 months. A saturated purple color, it displays a brooding bouquet of wood smoke, pencil lead, espresso, truffle, and blackberry. Dense and loaded on the palate, it has gobs of ripe black fruit, excellent balance, and a lengthy, pure finish. It will continue to blossom over the next 3-4 years and have a drinking window extending from 2014 to 2025.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Wine Advocate (April 2010), 92 pts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Valsacro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948721041455,"sku":"S0EE250002TPM","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/Valsacro_dioro2005_label_HQ.jpg?v=1771482887"},{"product_id":"valsacro-dioro-rioja-2003","title":"Valsacro Dioro Rioja 2003","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003e\"The 2003 Dioro is a selection of the best barrels aged 12-14 months in new French oak. Purple in color with the nose exhibiting the barrique influence (lots of spice box and cedar) as well as black currants and cherry, this full-bodied effort has layers of sweet fruit, richness, and supple tannin. Give it 2-4 years to evolve and drink it for 8-10 years thereafter. Drink 2009-2019. Imported by Kysela Père et Fils, LTD.\"\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t- \u003cu\u003eWine Advocate (issue 169)\u003c\/u\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e92 pts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Valsacro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948745650223,"sku":"S0EE250008TPM","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/2003dioro.jpg?v=1771483112"},{"product_id":"valsacro-rioja-2005","title":"Valsacro Rioja 2005","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe first Valscaro Rioja hit the streets in 1997 and was major success at home and abroad. Since then the project has moved along to include a new 70 hectare plot at Pradejón, with a new large modern winery now operational, but still under construction and new plantings destined for Valsacro in 10-15 years. The site was carefully selected for planting low production Tempranillo clones on very poor rocky soil, which in time would self-regulate to the very low yields needed for the high end Valsacro line. The new winery includes a special grape selection setup along with the latest in modern winemaking technology and some interesting innovations like an overhead crane system to transport must in large vats  to avoid damage from pumps. The approach also brings in a new \"dump over\" [rather than pump over] technique which has been a major success. \u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\"Fresh and vibrant, this red delivers juicy black cherry and crisp cranberry flavors, with leaf and espresso notes. Shows good depth, with balance and intensity. Drink now through 2015. 1,750 cases made. –TM\"\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t-Wine Spectator (August 31st 2010)\u003cstrong\u003e - 90 pts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\"Valsacro’s 2005 Crianza is a blend of 50% Tempranillo, 40% Garnacha, and 10% Mazuelo aged in French and American oak. Purple-colored, it has an enticing bouquet of cedar, tobacco, mineral, spice box, black cherry, and blackberry. This leads to a medium-bodied, elegant wine with some structure, savory fruit, a smooth texture, and excellent depth. It will evolve for another 1-2 years but can be enjoyed now through 2020.\"\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003e- \u003c\/strong\u003eWine Advocate (April 2010),\u003cstrong\u003e 90 pts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\"This wine is a blend of 50% Tempranillo, 40% Garnacha, and 10% Mazuelo aged in French and American oak. Tasted over two nights the youthful nose revealed concentrated blueberries, soft spices, and undertones of vanilla. In the mouth the blue and black fruit is a touch lighter than on the nose. There is a smooth texture to this approachable and modern wine. There is a dark core which is a touch spicy with salivating acidity on the sides of the tongue and dark fruit in the finish. Now-2019.\"\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003e- \u003c\/strong\u003e Hogshead wine blog (July 17th 2012),\u003cstrong\u003e**(*)\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t- \u003c\/strong\u003eWine Enthusiast (August 2010),\u003cstrong\u003e 89 pts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Valsacro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948746305583,"sku":"S0EE250003TPM","price":14.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"valsacro-rioja-2010","title":"Valsacro Rioja 2010","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tValsacro is made from 50% Tempranillo, 40% Garnacha, and 10% Mazuelo\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe first Valscaro hit the streets in 1997 and was major success at home and abroad. Since then the project has moved along to include a new 70 hectare plot at Pradejón, with a new large modern winery now operational, but still under construction and new plantings destined for Valsacro in 10-15 years. The site was carefully selected for planting low production Tempranillo clones on very poor rocky soil, which in time would self-regulate to the very low yields needed for the high end Valsacro line. The new winery includes a special grape selection setup along with the latest in modern winemaking technology and some interesting innovations like an overhead crane system to transport must in large vats  to avoid damage from pumps. The approach also brings in a new \"dump over\" [rather than pump over] technique which has been a major success.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Valsacro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948753154095,"sku":"S0EE250009TPM","price":16.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"valsacro-dioro-rioja-2008","title":"Valsacro Dioro Rioja 2008","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tValsacro Dioro Rioja 2008 is made from 100 percent Tempranillo\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe latest step in the project is Valsacro Dioro. The earlier Valsacros were made from a field selection of the older vineyards. Now, thanks to the new facility Amador has been able to build an upmarket version of Valsacro with a four-stage selection process that includes an initial field selection of the fruit followed by a second table selection as the grapes come into the winery. After fermentation wine from selected tanks is transferred to new French oak barrels for 12-14 months of barrel age. Finally, the best barrels are set aside for Dioro and the remainder used to \"upgrade\" the normal Valsacro.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"(100% tempranillo, raised in 100% new French oak): Inky ruby. Aromas and flavors of cherry-cola, cassis and vanilla, with intense floral and spice nuances. Shows very good depth and power, especially for the vintage, picking up a smoky quality with air. Closes with impressive thrust and length, with supple tannins adding grip. This is a very successful '08.\"\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003e- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar (Sept 2012), 91 pts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003eThe Dioro is fresh and fruit forward showing ripe blackberry \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003eand dark cherry fruit. The palate is full and richly flavored \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003eof both dark fruit and tobacco with an accent of dark cocoa,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003efinishing long with firm but ripe tannins. Drinking well \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003enow. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003eInternational Wine Review 91pt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Valsacro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948797030447,"sku":"S0EE250011TPM","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/valsacrodioro2008.jpg?v=1771483694"},{"product_id":"razon-table-wine-2010","title":"Razon Table Wine 2010","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tRazon Table Wine 2010 is made from 70% Tempranillo and 30% Garnacha\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tMade from old vines Garnacha grapes (70+ years old), grown just outside the official Rioja denomination. The extra-ripe grapes were left on the vines after the main harvest, and then harvested by hand after they were partially dehydrated. The carefully selected grapes were then fermented on the skins for about three\/four weeks, after which time they were racked into a mix of American and French oak for 6 months ageing before being bottled.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tGreat wine and a superb value.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tRazon is a balanced wine that shows a bright ruby red in the glass and is dominated by fruity, but also strong, reminiscent of wood, earth and leather flavors. This harmony between fruity freshness and meaty body continues on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Valsacro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948797128751,"sku":"S0EE244000GRM","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/Valsacro_Razon_labelHQ.jpg?v=1771483696"},{"product_id":"vinsacro-rioja-2011","title":"Vinsacro Rioja 2011","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"color:#800000;\"\u003eSALE\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003eVinsacro (Valsacro)( Rioja 2011  is predominately 70yr old 55% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha, 10% Mazuelo, 10% Graciano and 5% Monastrell aged in American oak. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003eDark cherry color. Intense and elegant sweet spices, chocolate and ripe fruit with suggestive toasty aromas that tell us about the aging in good oak. Tasty, powerful, meaty and structured and at the same time easy to drink, very round.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tThe slogan of our winemaker \"Wine is to enjoy\". Vinsacro red wine is a wine to be stored, so that positive developments are expected for at least 15 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003eReview:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003e\"(all tempranillo): Bright purple. Heady, oak-spiced aromas of black and blue fruits, cigar box and cola, with a sexy floral nuance emerging with aeration. Seductively sweet and expansive, offering intense blueberry, cassis and vanilla bean flavors that deliver liqueur-like intensity and depth. Seamless in texture, with slow-building tannins adding shape to the clinging, smoky finish. In a distinctly modern style and awfully easy to drink now. - Josh Raynolds\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Stephen Tanzer's Internatrional Wine Cellar (Sept\/Oct 2014), 92 pts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Valsacro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948821770287,"sku":"S0EE250013TPM","price":16.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/valsacro_rioja_label.jpg?v=1771484178"},{"product_id":"vinsacro-dioro-rioja-2010","title":"Vinsacro Dioro Rioja 2010","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003eDark ruby color. Aromas of cherry, currant, vanilla bean and hint of tar. Full-bodied, with flavors of cherries, cocoa powder and oak. A touch of sweetness on entry with a little bit of air with soft tannins that are starting to integrate well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003eThe latest step in the project is Vinsacro (formerly Valsacro) Dioro. The earlier Valsacros were made from a field selection of the older vineyards. Now, thanks to the new facility Amador has been able to build an upmarket version of Vinsacro (formerly Valsacro) with a four-stage selection process that includes an initial field selection of the fruit followed by a second table selection as the grapes come into the winery. After fermentation wine from selected tanks is transferred to new French oak barrels for 12-14 months of barrel age. Finally, the best barrels are set aside for Dioro and the remainder used to \"upgrade\" the normal Vinsacro.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003eVinsacro Dioro is a blend of grapes from 100+ year old \"vidau\" vineyards where many varieties were planted together in the same plot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003eToday the grapes are harvested and vinified separately. The final blend depends on the vintage but typically it's Tempranillo (50%), Garnacha (20%) and remaining 30% is a mix of mainly Graciano (10%) \u0026amp; Mazuelo (10%) with a little of Monastrell (5%) \u0026amp; Bobal (5%).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003eReview:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003e\"Bright purple. Potent dark berry aromas are complicated by notes of vanilla, pipe tobacco and woodsmoke. Fresh and precise, with densely packed black raspberry and cola flavors that opening nicely with air. Gentle tannins build slowly on the clinging finish, with the raspberry and smoke notes echoing. - Josh Raynolds\"\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003e- Steven Tanzer ‘s International Wine Cellar (September \/ October 2014), 91 pts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eThe 2010 Vinsacro Dioro opens to an explosion of flowers and ripe blueberries that is very perfumed. It feels quite modern and aromatic with well-integrated oak and a luscious palate. This is produced from a field blend they call Vidau, which, in their case it is approximately 50% Garnacha, 30% Tempranillo and a myriad of other grapes like Graciano and even Monastrell. The wine aged in brand new French oak barrels for 17 months, and it's clearly a high-end wine with aspirations. 35,000 bottles.\u003cstrong\u003e Wine Advocate 92 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Valsacro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948825276463,"sku":"S0EE250012TPM","price":24.83,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/vinsacro_dioro_2010_label.jpg?v=1771484252"},{"product_id":"razon-table-wine-2011","title":"Razon Table Wine 2011","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003eRazon Table Wine is made from 70% Tempranillo and 30% Garnacha.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tMade from old vines Garnacha grapes (70+ years old), grown just outside the official Rioja denomination. The extra-ripe grapes were left on the vines after the main harvest, and then harvested by hand after they were partially dehydrated. The carefully selected grapes were then fermented on the skins for about three\/four weeks, after which time they were racked into a mix of American and French oak for 6 months ageing before being bottled.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tGreat wine and a superb value.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tRazon is a balanced wine that shows a bright ruby red in the glass and is dominated by fruity, but also strong, reminiscent of wood, earth and leather flavors. 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Tasty, powerful, meaty and structured and at the same time easy to drink, very round.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tThe slogan of our winemaker \"Wine is to enjoy\". Vinsacro red wine is a wine to be stored, so that positive developments are expected for at least 15 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\"A modern wine from Rioja Oriental, this is a blend of tempranillo (50 percent), mazuelo (10 percent) and mixed old vines, all farmed by the Escudero family. They allow the fruit to ferment spontaneously, age it in new American oak barrels, and present a wine filled with supple harmonies and long-lasting flavors of plums and tobacco, intensely concentrated and delicious. The oak aging lends a sandalwood note of incense, the meaty Morello cherry notes give it a satisfying feel. 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Full-bodied, with flavors of cherries, cocoa powder and oak. A touch of sweetness on entry with a little bit of air with soft tannins that are starting to integrate well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tThe latest step in the project is Vinsacro (formerly Valsacro) Dioro. The earlier Valsacros were made from a field selection of the older vineyards. Now, thanks to the new facility Amador has been able to build an upmarket version of Vinsacro (formerly Valsacro) with a four-stage selection process that includes an initial field selection of the fruit followed by a second table selection as the grapes come into the winery. After fermentation wine from selected tanks is transferred to new French oak barrels for 12-14 months of barrel age. Finally, the best barrels are set aside for Dioro and the remainder used to \"upgrade\" the normal Vinsacro.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tVinsacro Dioro is a blend of grapes from 100+ year old \"vidau\" vineyards where many varieties were planted together in the same plot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tToday the grapes are harvested and vinified separately. The final blend depends on the vintage but typically it's Tempranillo (50%), Garnacha (20%) and remaining 30% is a mix of mainly Graciano (10%) \u0026amp; Mazuelo (10%) with a little of Monastrell (5%) \u0026amp; Bobal (5%).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReview:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv itemprop=\"reviewBody\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe top of the range is the 2015 Vinsacro Dioro, a wine that is only produced in excellent vintages. It's a blend of 40% Vidau (the old field blend) plus 45% Tempranillo and 15% Mazuelo, from a slope in the south of the Monte Yerga called Cuesta la Reina, from a big, 120-hectare plot that has been with the Escudero family for generations. It fermented with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel with a long maceration. It matured in new French (70%) and American oak barrels for 18 months. It's still very young and a little shy, with a reticent nose where the lactic and spicy aromas are intermixed with earthy and dark fruit aromas. The palate is full-bodied but perfectly balanced, compact, powerful and serious, with abundant tannins, extract and clout. This should develop nicely in bottle, given its stuffing and balance. 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Supple tannins build steadily on the penetrating finish, which leaves cherry-cola and baking spice notes behind. - Josh Raynolds\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"author\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e-Antonio Galloni's Vinous 93 Points\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv itemprop=\"reviewBody\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eI loved the 2015 Vinsacro Dioro Rioja, and this beauty is 50% Tempranillo, 20% Grenache, 10% each of Mazuelo and Graciano, and the balance Mourvèdre and Bobal, all of which spent 12-14 months in French oak. It boasts a deep ruby\/purple color as well as smoking good notes of black currants, dried herbs, licorice, and background oak. Medium to full-bodied, seamless, and layered on the palate, with terrific fruit and impeccable balance, I suspect it will shine for over a decade.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"author\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e-Jeb Dunnuck 93 Points\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Valsacro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948959264815,"sku":"S0EE250018TPM","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/vinsacro_dioro_hq_label.jpg?v=1771486032"},{"product_id":"vinsacro-rioja-blanco-2016","title":"Vinsacro Rioja Blanco 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003eVinsacro Rioja Blanco is made from 60% Chardonnay, 40% Viura.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAged 7 months in oak barrels of 225 liters\u003cbr style=\"\"\u003eThe grapes come from vineyards located in Grávalos, on the southern slopes side of Mount Yerga at the foothills of the “Cordillera Ibérica” at an altitude of between 700 and 800 meters. 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Supple, focused and nicely concentrated, offering ripe citrus and orchard fruit flavors that are complemented by sweet butter and toasty lees accents. The floral note repeats on a long, smooth finish that's energized by a jolt of zesty acidity. - Josh Raynolds\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Antonio Galloni's Vinous (February 2019), 91 pts\u003c\/span\u003e    \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Valsacro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948967587887,"sku":"S1EE250019WBS","price":27.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/vinsacro_blanco_hq_label.jpg?v=1771486265"},{"product_id":"vinsacro-rioja-1998","title":"Vinsacro Rioja 1998","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; \"\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCellar Selection Direct From Winery.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVinsacro has stored this cellar selection in their own private cellar up until the release to us. Very limited availability exclusively for Timeless Wines customers. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; \"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; \"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe 1998 and 1999 vintages were similar in style. Upon release the acidity was very strong which hinted towards the wines aging\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epotential. Many producers suffered from rainy harvest during these two vintages. The Vinsacro, back then called Valsacro, winery harvested early. This early harvest caused the wines to hold more body and higher acid levels which made for a perfect cellar selection. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; \"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe 2000 vintage benefited from near perfect weather throughout the growing season and harvest. These wines were structured and well rounded with forward\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eberry flavors upon release and should hold up well beyond the 15 year average of Vinsacro wines. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; \"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDark cherry color. Intense and elegant sweet spices, chocolate and ripe fruit with suggestive toasty aromas that tell us about the aging in good oak. Tasty, powerful, meaty and structured and at the same time easy to drink, very round.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe slogan of our winemaker \"Wine is to enjoy\". Vinsacro red wine is a wine to be stored, so that positive developments are expected for at least 15 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Valsacro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949007106095,"sku":"S0EE250022TPM","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/valsacro_rioja_label_8b52a476-67f4-45a8-834f-492d5185d083.jpg?v=1771487268"},{"product_id":"vinsacro-rioja-1999","title":"Vinsacro Rioja 1999","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; \"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCellar Selection Direct From Winery.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; \"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVinsacro has stored this cellar selection in their own private cellar up until the release to us. Very limited availability exclusively for Timeless Wines customers. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; \"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; \"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe 1998 and 1999 vintages were similar in style. Upon release the acidity was very strong which hinted towards the wines aging potential. Many producers suffered from rainy harvest during these two vintages. The Vinsacro, back then called Valsacro, winery harvested early. This early harvest caused the wines to hold more body and higher acid levels which made for a perfect cellar selection. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; \"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe 2000 vintage benefited from near perfect weather throughout the growing season and harvest. These wines were structured and well rounded with forward berry flavors upon release and should hold up well beyond the 15 year average of Vinsacro wines. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDark cherry color. Intense and elegant sweet spices, chocolate and ripe fruit with suggestive toasty aromas that tell us about the aging in good oak. Tasty, powerful, meaty and structured and at the same time easy to drink, very round.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe slogan of our winemaker \"Wine is to enjoy\". Vinsacro red wine is a wine to be stored, so that positive developments are expected for at least 15 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Valsacro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949007138863,"sku":"S0EE250021TPM","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/valsacro_rioja_label_aa728976-a91b-4116-9afa-b056895b05a8.jpg?v=1771487268"},{"product_id":"vinsacro-rioja-2000","title":"Vinsacro Rioja 2000","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; \"\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDark cherry color. 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A white wine that is full of sur­prises and capable of taking on many years in the cellar.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVinsacro white has a long aging potential and presumably will have a positive development for 20 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"word-wrap: break-word;\"\u003eThe Chardon­nay grape is har­vest­ed dur­ing the sec­ond or third week of Oc­to­ber. 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The Viu­ra grape in the first two weeks of Oc­to­ber.\u003cbr\u003eThe col­lec­tion of the grapes is done man­u­al­ly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"word-wrap: break-word;\"\u003eThe se­lect­ed must will go through the fer­men­ta­tion in Amer­i­can oak bar­rels of 225 liters with medi­um toast, re­main­ing in the bar­rel with its lees for sev­en months be­fore be­ing re­moved with a dai­ly battonage, dai­ly at first and then more spar­ing­ly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"word-wrap: break-word;\"\u003ePairs great with roast lamb, grilled vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"word-wrap: break-word;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Valsacro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949053866031,"sku":"S1EE250024WBS","price":27.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/vinsacro_blanco_hq_label_c7e27093-4160-4dfc-8d65-f5b2a9d69679.jpg?v=1771488552"},{"product_id":"vinsacro-blanco-2021","title":"Vinsacro Blanco 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eVinsacro Rioja Blanco is made from 60% Chardonnay, 40% Viura.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAged 7 months in oak barrels of 225 liters\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr style=\"\"\u003eThe grapes come from vineyards located in Grávalos, on the southern slopes side of Mount Yerga at the foothills of the “Cordillera Ibérica” at an altitude of between 700 and 800 meters. A very high located area where you obtain fresh wines with little graduation, with very fine and elegant aromas.\u003cbr style=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr style=\"\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eBright straw yellow color, intense aromas and elegance with outstanding floral and fruity notes. After some time in glass balsamic and spicy aromas with toasty notes rise, due to aging in oak and bottle maturation. Very cool and structured with an unusual  power for a white with a variety of flavors ranging from citrus to balsamic. A white wine that is full of sur­prises and capable of taking on many years in the cellar.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eVinsacro white has a long aging potential and presumably will have a positive development for 20 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"word-wrap: break-word;\"\u003eThe Chardon­nay grape is har­vest­ed dur­ing the sec­ond or third week of Oc­to­ber. The Viu­ra grape in the first two weeks of Oc­to­ber.\u003cbr\u003eThe col­lec­tion of the grapes is done man­u­al­ly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"word-wrap: break-word;\"\u003eThe se­lect­ed must will go through the fer­men­ta­tion in Amer­i­can oak bar­rels of 225 liters with medi­um toast, re­main­ing in the bar­rel with its lees for sev­en months be­fore be­ing re­moved with a dai­ly battonage, dai­ly at first and then more spar­ing­ly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"word-wrap: break-word;\"\u003ePairs great with roast lamb, grilled vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"word-wrap: break-word;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Valsacro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949192179759,"sku":"S1EE250025WBS","price":27.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/vinsacro_blanco_hq_label_ce8af613-4604-4922-b125-6043aaef026d.jpg?v=1771491180"},{"product_id":"vinsacro-dioro-rioja-2019","title":"Vinsacro Dioro Rioja 2019","description":"\u003cp style=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eDark ruby color. Aromas of cherry, currant, vanilla bean and hint of tar. Full-bodied, with flavors of cherries, cocoa powder and oak. A touch of sweetness on entry with a little bit of air with soft tannins that are starting to integrate well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tThe latest step in the project is Vinsacro (formerly Valsacro) Dioro. The earlier Valsacros were made from a field selection of the older vineyards. Now, thanks to the new facility Amador has been able to build an upmarket version of Vinsacro (formerly Valsacro) with a four-stage selection process that includes an initial field selection of the fruit followed by a second table selection as the grapes come into the winery. After fermentation wine from selected tanks is transferred to new French oak barrels for 12-14 months of barrel age. Finally, the best barrels are set aside for Dioro and the remainder used to \"upgrade\" the normal Vinsacro.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tVinsacro Dioro is a blend of grapes from 100+ year old \"vidau\" vineyards where many varieties were planted together in the same plot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tToday the grapes are harvested and vinified separately. The final blend depends on the vintage but typically it's Tempranillo (50%), Garnacha (20%) and remaining 30% is a mix of mainly Graciano (10%) \u0026amp; Mazuelo (10%) with a little of Monastrell (5%) \u0026amp; Bobal (5%).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReview:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv itemprop=\"reviewBody\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe 2019 Vinsacro Dioro is a Vidau field blend, incorporating a mix of grapes such as Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano, Monastrell and Bobal, sourced from Monte Yerga in Rioja Oriental. Aged for up to 17 months in oak barrels and cellared for five years before release, this dark garnet wine presents a nose with notes of soy sauce, wild herbs, blackberry and sour cherry. On the palate, it is dry, juicy and fine-grained, lingering long with a flavorful finish. Well-served by the aging process, this wild yet balanced wine will evolve with grace. - Joaquin HIDALGO\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"author\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e-Antonio Galloni's Vinous 93 Points\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv itemprop=\"reviewBody\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eReally sophisticated and polished with vanilla, coffee, earth and spice scents and oaky flavours. Long, brooding finish.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"author\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e-Decanter World Wine Award 94 Points\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Valsacro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949213642799,"sku":"S0EE250026TPM","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/vinsacro_dioro_hq_label_f7e6a32b-4c18-415c-9863-3186bfb9961c.jpg?v=1771491444"},{"product_id":"vinsacro-rioja-2015","title":"Vinsacro Rioja 2015","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\t\u003cspan style=\"color:#800000;\"\u003eSALE\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\t\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003eVinsacro (Valsacro)( Rioja 2011  is predominately 70yr old 55% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha, 10% Mazuelo, 10% Graciano and 5% Monastrell aged in American oak. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\t\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003eDark cherry color. Intense and elegant sweet spices, chocolate and ripe fruit with suggestive toasty aromas that tell us about the aging in good oak. Tasty, powerful, meaty and structured and at the same time easy to drink, very round.\u003cbr\u003e\n\tThe slogan of our winemaker \"Wine is to enjoy\". Vinsacro red wine is a wine to be stored, so that positive developments are expected for at least 15 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReview:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv itemprop=\"reviewBody\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe 2015 Vinsacro is a blend of 50% Tempranillo, 40% Vidau (field blend) and 10% Mazuelo from Monte Yerga in Rioja Oriental. Displaying a garnet color, it embodies a matured character with saffron, dried plums, figs and dried flowers over a light oak and soy sauce layer. Dry and intense, the silky texture is made slightly rougher by reactive, fine-grained tannins. The Vinsacro is a complex, evolved wine that still retains its youthful vigor.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"author\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e-Joaquín Hidalgo (Vinous) 93 Points\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Valsacro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949233598511,"sku":"S0EE250027TPM","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/valsacro_rioja_label_25fe7a83-a475-4005-aced-8b8889927aab.jpg?v=1771491882"},{"product_id":"vinsacro-dioro-seleccion-2019","title":"Vinsacro Dioro Seleccion 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVinsacro Dioro Seleccion is made from  100% Vidau (Blend of the de varietals Tempranillo, Graciano and Mazuelo with predominance of 70+ years old Garnacha).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA wine to enjoy.Vinsacro Dioro, a wine inspired by the Egyptian, Greek and Roman cultures that worshipped wine and gave it a sacred meaning associated with joy and festivity. It is the fruit of our best vineyards, living witnesses to the work and passion of the four generations that preceded us.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eProud of our past, in love with our present and thrilled about the future.\u003cbr\u003eIntense cherry red color. Very expressive on the nose with aromas of good ripeness, balsamic nuances, mineral notes and a very elegant vanilla background. Tasty and full-bodied on the palate, ripe and rounded tannins with a complex and pleasant finish that invites you to order another glass.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003ePair with Roast lamb or pork, game, beef steaks, stewed meats. During the aperitive, it will accompany as well with aged and blue cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e14% Vol.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrapes selected manually from our vineyards located on the southern slopes of Monte Yerga in the “Cuesta la Reina” estate. Grapes that are harvested with the utmost care, transported at low temperature in fruit boxes to the winery to avoid any damage to the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFermentation is carried out with indigenous yeasts and the wine is kept in maceration for 30 days while breaking the cap daily. Afterwards, the wine is transferred to oak barrels where it remains for 17 months before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003eReviews:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Really sophisticated and polished with vanilla, coffee, earth and spice scents and oaky flavours. Long, brooding finish.\"\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Decanter World Wine Award (April 2022), 94 pts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\"The 2019 Vinsacro Dioro Selección is a Vidau field blend sourced from Monte Yerga in Rioja Oriental. Aged for 18 months in French and Eastern European oak barrels, it is only released after five years in the cellar. Dark garnet in color, time in the glass reveals soy sauce, bay leaf and thyme notes, along with black fruit and chutney-like undertones. Dry and rich on the palate, it flows with softened tannins and a clingy mouthfeel, lingering long with an impression of tomato leaf. This is a complex, nuanced and solar red that will warmly captivate your palate. - Joaquin HIDALGO\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Antonio Galloni's Vinous (April 2024), 94 pts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReview:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv itemprop=\"reviewBody\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eTh\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"author\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e-Joaquín Hidalgo (Vinous) 94 Points\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Valsacro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949263024175,"sku":"S0EE250029BRL","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/vinsacro_dioro_seleccion_rioja_nv_hq_bottle.png?v=1771492358"},{"product_id":"vinsacro-rioja-blanco-2022","title":"Vinsacro Rioja Blanco 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eVinsacro Rioja Blanco is made from 60% Chardonnay, 40% Viura.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAged 7 months in oak barrels of 225 liters\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr style=\"\"\u003eThe grapes come from vineyards located in Grávalos, on the southern slopes side of Mount Yerga at the foothills of the “Cordillera Ibérica” at an altitude of between 700 and 800 meters. A very high located area where you obtain fresh wines with little graduation, with very fine and elegant aromas.\u003cbr style=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr style=\"\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eBright straw yellow color, intense aromas and elegance with outstanding floral and fruity notes. After some time in glass balsamic and spicy aromas with toasty notes rise, due to aging in oak and bottle maturation. Very cool and structured with an unusual  power for a white with a variety of flavors ranging from citrus to balsamic. A white wine that is full of sur­prises and capable of taking on many years in the cellar.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eVinsacro white has a long aging potential and presumably will have a positive development for 20 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"word-wrap: break-word;\"\u003eThe Chardon­nay grape is har­vest­ed dur­ing the sec­ond or third week of Oc­to­ber. The Viu­ra grape in the first two weeks of Oc­to­ber.\u003cbr\u003eThe col­lec­tion of the grapes is done man­u­al­ly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"word-wrap: break-word;\"\u003eThe se­lect­ed must will go through the fer­men­ta­tion in Amer­i­can oak bar­rels of 225 liters with medi­um toast, re­main­ing in the bar­rel with its lees for sev­en months be­fore be­ing re­moved with a dai­ly battonage, dai­ly at first and then more spar­ing­ly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"word-wrap: break-word;\"\u003ePairs great with roast lamb, grilled vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"word-wrap: break-word;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Valsacro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452820086831,"sku":"S1EE250030WBS","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/vinsacro_blanco_hq_label_168e8eb8-1f01-45ef-9c79-f7b70e40cbd0.jpg?v=1781067644"}],"url":"https:\/\/timelesswinesdirect.com\/collections\/wineries-valsacro.oembed?page=2","provider":"timelesswinesdirect.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}