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ValleClaro Rosado
ValleClaro Rosado
Valleclaro Rosado is a wine made by Julio Otero in the Valles de Benavente region, located between the cities of Leon and Zamora. It is made from 100% Prieto Picudo, a grape that is beginning to attract lots of attention from winemakers and consumers. An indigenous variety from Leon, Prieto Picudo has high natural acidity and firm tannins. The grape makes first class wines with an ability to age extremely well. A surprisingly complex rosé, Valleclaro’s firm structure calls for twelve months aging for optimal enjoyment. The wine will pair well with foods that are full flavored, even steak. The area where the vineyards are located is named Valleclaro, which means ‘barren’ in English or, more precisely, ‘Clear Valley.’ Here, the day/night temperature swings are so extreme that only Prieto Picudo can grow in these climate conditions. In fact, this grape does not grow anywhere else.
What makes this wine unique?
This wine is a 100% un-oaked Prieto Picudo. It is a rosé that can age. This wine is made from a native grape from the Leon region of Spain. It produces dark, full bodied, yet bright wines. It exhibits rich fruit and intense floral aromas of violets and lilacs. This wine’s great acidity gives it a clean, refreshing sensation in the mouth.
Rating history:
2009 88IWC; 2008 88IWC; 2007 90RPGrape:
100% Prieto Picudo.
Pairing Suggestions:
This wine’s firm structure, bold aromas and black fruit characters can help it stand up to strong flavors like BBQ beef, slow roasted pulled pork and hickory smoked beef brisket. ValleClaro Rosado’s acidity will help it pair extremely well with shellfish and most salt-water game fish. In addition, it will compliment most foods you’ll find on the grill in the backyard and don’t forget that this wine is an excellent summer sipper all by itself.
Vinification and ageing:
The wine is aged in stainless steel tank.
Production:
1,500 cases are made; 700 for the U.S.
Tasting notes:
Valleclaro Rose comes from the newly created D.O. of Valles de Benavente. It is made from 100% Prieto Picudo, a grape variety which is starting to garner more attention. Dark pink in color, it has an expressive perfume of darker fruits including black cherry and black raspberry. Dry, very ripe, and concentrated, this Rose has lots of flavor and a lengthy finish.
Alcohol Content:
13.5%
UPC Code:
810411013212