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Structure
Drinking window
Best 5 to 15 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs15 yrs17 yrs
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.
In the glass
Aroma: blackberry, plum, cedar, spice, herbs, light tobacco
Palate: dark cherry, dried herbs, chocolate, mineral, firm tannin
The Valdubon Reserva with extended French-oak ageing, showing concentrated dark fruit, cedar and a more structured profile from the high-altitude Burgos sector.
What it pairs with
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Roast suckling pig
The wine's structure and dark fruit stand up to the richness of Castilian cochinillo. -
Lamb shoulder slow-cooked with garlic
Herb and garlic lamb and the wine's spice and herb notes are a natural match. -
Aged Manchego
Hard sheep's milk cheese and the wine's mineral backbone create balance.
How to serve Valdubon Reserva
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast suckling pig, Lamb shoulder slow-cooked with garlic, Aged Manchego. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Valdubon Reserva was first produced in 2001 with extended French-oak ageing as a step up in quality from the Crianza at the Milagros estate.
- 1999: Bodegas Valdubon founded
- 2001: Valdubon Reserva first produced
Facts
- Producer
- Bodegas Valdubon · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Tinto Fino (100%)
- Classification
- DO Ribera del Duero
- Oak
- 16 months in French oak barriques
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- €22-38 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2001
Frequently asked about Valdubon Reserva
What does Valdubon Reserva taste like?
On the nose, blackberry, plum, cedar, spice, herbs. On the palate, dark cherry, dried herbs, chocolate, mineral, firm tannin. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, medium acidity with a long finish. The Valdubon Reserva with extended French-oak ageing, showing concentrated dark fruit, cedar and a more structured profile from the high-altitude Burgos sector.
When should I drink Valdubon Reserva?
Drink 5-15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Valdubon Reserva?
Roast suckling pig is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Lamb shoulder slow-cooked with garlic and Aged Manchego. The wine's structure and dark fruit stand up to the richness of Castilian cochinillo.
What grapes are in Valdubon Reserva?
The blend is Tinto Fino (100%). The wine is classified as DO Ribera del Duero.
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