The 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. 

"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"
-Wine Spectator (August 31st 2010) - 90 pts

"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."
- Wine Advocate (April 2010), 90 pts

"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."
- Hogshead wine blog (July 17th 2012),**(*)

- Wine Enthusiast (August 2010), 89 pts