Emilio Valerio Navarra Red 2011

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Varietal

Region

Producer

Vintage
2011

Size
750ML

ABV
13.5%

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Winemaker Notes

A wonderfully soft and juicy little number! On the nose, ripe forest fruits such as blackberries and blueberries are sing their presence. There are hints if menthol too. This is also shown on the palate along with a fresh acidity for perfect balance. Very mouthwatering and moreish. Has become an instant Indigo favourite. Also great chilled, serve with wild pig or even queso manchego.

Professional Ratings

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    The 2011 Emilio Valerio is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Garnacha from different vineyards around the village of Dicastillo, fermented with indigenous yeast and aged in oak vats. The wine is dark-colored with a nose of coal, raspberry leaf, aromatic herbs and a lactic touch, with complexity and a funky personality. The palate is medium-bodied, with dusty, fine tannins, good acidity and well-integrated oak. A red with personality.
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Emilio Valerio, Spain
Emilio Valerio cultivates over 50 small parcels near the village of Dicastillo, in the Tierra Estella region where Valerio was born and raised. There is the added remit of protecting the local countryside and its biodiversity. Spanish natives Tempranillo, Graciano and Garnacha vines are matched with Cabernet and Merlot at altitudes of up to 1,000 metres. There is only concrete or wood used in the cellar which helps to express the natural fruit character and terroir in the wines.
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With hundreds of red grape varieties to choose from, winemakers have the freedom to create a virtually endless assortment of blended red wines. In many European regions, strict laws are in place determining the set of varieties that may be used, but in the New World, experimentation is permitted and encouraged resulting in a wide variety of red wine styles. Blending can be utilized to enhance balance or create complexity, lending different layers of flavors and aromas. For example, a red wine blend variety that creates a fruity and full-bodied wine would do well combined with one that is naturally high in acidity and tannins. Sometimes small amounts of a particular variety are added to boost color or aromatics. Blending can take place before or after fermentation, with the latter, more popular option giving more control to the winemaker over the final qualities of the wine.

How to Serve Red Wine

A common piece of advice is to serve red wine at “room temperature,” but this suggestion is imprecise. After all, room temperature in January is likely to be quite different than in August, even considering the possible effect of central heating and air conditioning systems. The proper temperature to aim for is 55° F to 60° F for lighter-bodied reds and 60° F to 65° F for fuller-bodied wines.

How Long Does Red Wine Last?

Once opened and re-corked, a bottle stored in a cool, dark environment (like your fridge) will stay fresh and nicely drinkable for a day or two. There are products available that can extend that period by a couple of days. As for unopened bottles, optimal storage means keeping them on their sides in a moderately humid environment at about 57° F. Red wines stored in this manner will stay good – and possibly improve – for anywhere from one year to multiple decades. Assessing how long to hold on to a bottle is a complicated science. If you are planning long-term storage of your reds, seek the advice of a wine professional.

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Just north of Spain’s famous Rioja region, Navarra excels in the production of full and fruit-dominant reds and good quality, dry rosés. Garnacha holds most of the land under vine, with Tempranillo coming in second place.

DUEEMILIONAVARRA_2011 Item# 135038

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