88

Viña Valoria 2017 Madurado

Tempranillo (Rioja)

Aromas of lilacs, peonies, persimmons, blackberry jam and black currants leap out of the glass on this exquisitely fragrant wine. It’s a rainbow of fresh and bright flavors on a medium-plus body palate that extends into a respectably long finish. The dark black color and neon magenta rim echo the exuberance of the flavors of youth. Everything sings in harmony, and it’s a sheer delight. The appeal here is surely in its dynamic array of aromatics, but this has the flavor density and well-structured equilibrium to hang on for a while, even as its aromas change. Drink now–2022.

88

Viña Valoria 2017 Madurado

Tempranillo (Rioja)

Aromas of lilacs, peonies, persimmons, blackberry jam and black currants leap out of the glass on this exquisitely fragrant wine. It’s a rainbow of fresh and bright flavors on a medium-plus body palate that extends into a respectably long finish. The dark black color and neon magenta rim echo the exuberance of the flavors of youth. Everything sings in harmony, and it’s a sheer delight. The appeal here is surely in its dynamic array of aromatics, but this has the flavor density and well-structured equilibrium to hang on for a while, even as its aromas change. Drink now–2022.

88

Viña Valoria 2017 Madurado

Tempranillo (Rioja)

Aromas of lilacs, peonies, persimmons, blackberry jam and black currants leap out of the glass on this exquisitely fragrant wine. It’s a rainbow of fresh and bright flavors on a medium-plus body palate that extends into a respectably long finish. The dark black color and neon magenta rim echo the exuberance of the flavors of youth. Everything sings in harmony, and it’s a sheer delight. The appeal here is surely in its dynamic array of aromatics, but this has the flavor density and well-structured equilibrium to hang on for a while, even as its aromas change. Drink now–2022.