The Bodegas Valdemar of Rioja

Bodegas Valdemar
The winery offers 54 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.
It is ranked in the top 142 of the estates of Rioja.
It is located in Rioja

The Bodegas Valdemar is one of the best wineries to follow in Rioja.. It offers 54 wines for sale in of Rioja to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Bodegas Valdemar is a prestigious winery located in the heart of Rioja, a renowned wine region in Spain. Family-owned, this estate stands out not only for the quality of its wines, but also for the passion and dedication invested in their creation. Nestled amidst vast expanses of vineyards, Bodegas Valdemar estate is an ideal blend of tradition and modernity. Its roots date back over 130 years, established by the Bujanda family who is still actively involved in the estate's management today. Over the years, they have managed to modernize their facilities while preserving their traditional knowledge, thus producing exceptional wines that reflect the unique terroir of Rioja. The property spans over 275 hectares of vineyards, mainly planted with native grape varieties such as Tempranillo, Graciano, and Viura, but also other international varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon. The clay-limestone soils, combined with the region's temperate climate, allow the grapes to ripen perfectly, thus giving rise to intense and complex wines. The wide diversity of terroirs within the estate allows Bodegas Valdemar to produce a broad range of wines. From fresh and fruity white wines to powerful and structured red wines, each bottle expresses a unique personality. The estate is particularly recognized for its Gran Reserva wines, aged in oak barrels for at least five years, offering intense aromas and a velvety texture on the palate. Bodegas Valdemar attaches particular importance to sustainability. This is evidenced by environmentally-friendly viticulture practices, optimization of water use, and the harmonious integration of the estate into the surrounding landscape.

Top Bodegas Valdemar wines

Looking for the best Bodegas Valdemar wines in Rioja among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Bodegas Valdemar wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Bodegas Valdemar wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top white wines of Bodegas Valdemar

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Bodegas Valdemar

How Bodegas Valdemar wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, appetizers and snacks or lean fish such as recipes of american style lobster tails, great chef style, koka (spanish pie) or fish fondue.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Bodegas Valdemar

On the nose the white wine of Bodegas Valdemar. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, vegetal or nutty and sometimes also flavors of honey, straw or non oak. In the mouth the white wine of Bodegas Valdemar. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Bodegas Valdemar

  • 2021With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.89/5
  • 2005With an average score of 3.85/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.79/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Bodegas Valdemar.

  • Viura
  • Tempranillo Blanco
  • Verdejo
  • Macabeo
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Malvasia

Discovering the wine region of Rioja

Rioja, in northern Spain, is best known for its berry-flavored, barrel-aged red wines made from Tempranillo and Garnacha. It is probably the leading wine region in Spain. It is certainly the most famous, rivaling only Jerez. The Vineyards follow the course of the Ebro for a hundred kilometres between the towns of Haro and Alfaro.

Besides Tempranillo and Garnacha, Graciano and Mazuelo (Carignan) are also used in Rioja's red wines. Some wineries, notably Marqués de Riscal, use small amounts of Cabernet Sauvignon. White grapes are planted much less. In 2017, the vineyard area was recorded at 64,215 hectares (158,679 acres).

The top red wines of Bodegas Valdemar

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Bodegas Valdemar

How Bodegas Valdemar wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of american style beef marinade, lamb mice confit and melting carrots or roast veal with black olives.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Bodegas Valdemar

On the nose the red wine of Bodegas Valdemar. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, almonds or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, microbio or cedar. In the mouth the red wine of Bodegas Valdemar. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Bodegas Valdemar

  • 1968With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 1981With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 1989With an average score of 4.25/5
  • 1983With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 1990With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 1982With an average score of 4.19/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Bodegas Valdemar.

  • Tempranillo
  • Graciano
  • Garnacha
  • Maturana Tinta
  • Mazuelo

Discover the grape variety: Maturana Tinta

The top pink wines of Bodegas Valdemar

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Bodegas Valdemar

How Bodegas Valdemar wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of sweet and sour turkish dumpling soup (eksili köfte), gypsy sauce or endives with ham.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Bodegas Valdemar

On the nose the pink wine of Bodegas Valdemar. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or spices.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Bodegas Valdemar

  • 2007With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.64/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.64/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.64/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Bodegas Valdemar.

  • Garnacha
  • Viura

The word of the wine: Ample

Said of a generous wine with a rich body that gives an impression of fullness in the mouth.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Bodegas Valdemar

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Discover the grape variety: Macabeo

News about Bodegas Valdemar and wines from the region

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The word of the wine: Ample

Said of a generous wine with a rich body that gives an impression of fullness in the mouth.

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