2015 Bodegas Pujanza Valdepoleo Magnum
| Type of Wine | |
|---|---|
| Country | Spain |
| Region | |
| Appellation | |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 1.5 ltr (14%) |
| Drink window | 2018 - 2026 |
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Description
The Finca Valdepoleo is a wine that comes from 1 vineyard. Owner Carlos San Pedro believes this is the vineyard with the most potential: it was planted in 1973 with Tempranillo at an altitude of 630 meters. The Valdepoleo is fermented in small stainless steel barrels, after which the wine is raised in French oak barrels for 14 months. In the nose we smell ripe notes of black cherries, dark plums and black spices. The medium-bodied taste is beautifully spicy, with a clean balanced acidity. The Pujanza Finca Valdepoleo is a beautiful, modern Rioja. The wine has received 92 Parker points and 95 Penin points. Drink 2018-2026.
Carlos San Pedro is the owner of Bodegas Pujanza, who uses an almost manic approach to produce wines of the highest level. Carlos' original idea was to produce a single single vineyard from Laguardia - the capital of the Rioja - with Pujanza. But gradually it became clear that the terroirs of the vineyards are unique and different so that he changed his mind and decided to blend the uniqueness of the terroirs in some of his wines. The Valdepoleo is the first wine that is completely single vineyard and it is expected that more wines will follow in the future. Carlos does not use external yeasts, and he consciously chooses to keep the amount of new wood low but also to raise the wines for longer in large (used) barriques. Bodegas Pujanza has approximately 30 hectares of vineyards, all of which are close to beautiful Bodega. The vineyards are all between 600 (Cisma) and 720 meters (Norte) height.
Specifications
| Tariff code | 22042176 |
|---|---|
| Packing information | Box |
| Type of Wine | Red |
| Country | Spain |
| Region | Rioja |
| Appellation | Rioja Alavesa |
| Winery | Bodegas Pujanza |
| Grape | Tempranillo |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Drinking as of | 2018 |
| Drinking till | 2026 |
| Alcohol % | 14 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 1.5 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 92 |
| James Suckling rating | 95 |
| Vinous rating | 92 |
| Tasting Profiles | Droog, Fruitig, Rood fruit, Soepel |
| Drink moments | Barbecue, Borrelen, Cadeau!, Met vrienden, Open haard, Voor alledag |
Professional Reviews
Parker
Rating
92
Release Price
$70
Drink Date
2018 - 2025
Reviewed by
Luis Gutiérrez
Issue Date
28th Feb 2018
Source
235, The Wine Advocate
The vineyard-designated 2015 Finca Valdepoleo is pure Tempranillo from vines planted in 1973 on limestone and clay soils at 630 meters altitude in the village of Laguardia. It fermented in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts and matured in French oak barrels for 14 months. It shows the style of the vintage—approachable, juicy, medium to full-bodied, clean, modern and with good ripeness and nicely integrated oak. The palate shows good balance and a powerful wine with long life ahead. There is less structure than in 2014, gentler, more approachable, with a rare combination of power and elegance. It's also balsamic and faintly Mediterranean, nicely balanced. 50,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in September 2017.
There is a new white from Pujanza, Anteportalatina, which is the same wine as the Añadas Frías, from the same vineyard that names it but from riper vintages. Most reds were from 2015, a warm and ripe vintage (all wines are 15% alcohol) when they did soft extractions to avoid heavy wines. It's a short and very healthy crop. The wines are gentle, perfumed, balanced and powerful.
As for 2017, their vineyards didn't suffer any frost, so yields were high and they got a very healthy crop, very unusual for the region.
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James Suckling
The enveloping mulberry and spice aromas on the nose are only the first of the wonders of this stunning red Rioja, which has a great tannin structure that gives the medium-full-bodied palate both stature and excitement. Very long, fresh herbal finish of considerable complexity. Drink or hold.
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Vinous
Colour: cherry, garnet rim.
Nose: fruit preserve, powerful, ripe fruit, toasty.
Palate: flavourful, long, toasty.
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A quick introduction to Bodegas Pujanza: a relatively young Rioja estate that quickly made its mark with characterful wines.
History and background of Bodegas Pujanza
Carlos San Pedro, the fourth generation of a winemaking family in Laguardia, released his first wine under the Pujanza name in 1998. He started with 15 hectares of vineyards and has since grown to almost 40 hectares. All of it lies in the heart of Rioja Alavesa, at altitude, where cool nights shape the fruit. In just two decades the estate has become a key player in the region.
Location and terroir of Bodegas Pujanza
All vineyards are located within about 4 km of the winery, around the medieval town of Laguardia. The position in the Ebro valley, sheltered by the Sierra Cantabria, creates a unique microclimate: warm days, cool nights, and limestone-rich soils. This brings slow ripening, aromatic depth, and a fresh line of acidity.
Grape varieties: Tempranillo and Viura
The estate works only with two native grapes: Tempranillo for the reds and Viura for the whites. Everything comes from their own vineyards, with close attention to each plot.
Specialities: single-vineyard wines and more
- Hado: entry-level Tempranillo from different parcels, bright fruit, aged 12 months in French oak.
- Finca Valdepoleo: the original 17.5 ha vineyard at about 630 m altitude, later lending its name to this cuvée.
- Norte: one of the highest plots (around 720 m), on limestone soils, powerful yet fresh with striking structure.
- La Paul: a newer addition, a small vineyard with its own microclimate at about 600 m, fermented spontaneously, partly in concrete and partly in oak. Elegant and balanced.
- Cisma: a rare bottling from a century-old parcel (La Valcabada), produced in tiny quantities, distinctive in style.
- Añadas FrÃas: white Viura from the San Juan plot (about 600 m), made only in cooler vintages such as 2007, 2010, and 2013.
Interesting facts about Bodegas Pujanza
- Carlos divides each vineyard - except for Cisma - into smaller subplots and vinifies them separately. They are only blended just before bottling to reach the desired balance.
- No cultured yeasts are used, and new oak is limited. Ageing takes place mainly in seasoned barrels for longer periods.
- Critics such as Parker and PeñÃn consistently award the wines over 90 points.
Order Bodegas Pujanza online?
At Grandcruwijnen you can easily order wines from Bodegas Pujanza. They are stored in a conditioned Wine Warehouse, so they arrive in perfect shape. If you choose ‘Pick up’ at checkout, you’ll see an instant discount applied right away.
The Finca Valdepoleo is a wine that comes from 1 vineyard. Owner Carlos San Pedro believes this is the vineyard with the most potential: it was planted in 1973 with Tempranillo at an altitude of 630 meters. The Valdepoleo is fermented in small stainless steel barrels, after which the wine is raised in French oak barrels for 14 months. In the nose we smell ripe notes of black cherries, dark plums and black spices. The medium-bodied taste is beautifully spicy, with a clean balanced acidity. The Pujanza Finca Valdepoleo is a beautiful, modern Rioja. The wine has received 92 Parker points and 95 Penin points. Drink 2018-2026.
Carlos San Pedro is the owner of Bodegas Pujanza, who uses an almost manic approach to produce wines of the highest level. Carlos' original idea was to produce a single single vineyard from Laguardia - the capital of the Rioja - with Pujanza. But gradually it became clear that the terroirs of the vineyards are unique and different so that he changed his mind and decided to blend the uniqueness of the terroirs in some of his wines. The Valdepoleo is the first wine that is completely single vineyard and it is expected that more wines will follow in the future. Carlos does not use external yeasts, and he consciously chooses to keep the amount of new wood low but also to raise the wines for longer in large (used) barriques. Bodegas Pujanza has approximately 30 hectares of vineyards, all of which are close to beautiful Bodega. The vineyards are all between 600 (Cisma) and 720 meters (Norte) height.
| Tariff code | 22042176 |
|---|---|
| Packing information | Box |
| Type of Wine | Red |
| Country | Spain |
| Region | Rioja |
| Appellation | Rioja Alavesa |
| Winery | Bodegas Pujanza |
| Grape | Tempranillo |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Drinking as of | 2018 |
| Drinking till | 2026 |
| Alcohol % | 14 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 1.5 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 92 |
| James Suckling rating | 95 |
| Vinous rating | 92 |
| Tasting Profiles | Droog, Fruitig, Rood fruit, Soepel |
| Drink moments | Barbecue, Borrelen, Cadeau!, Met vrienden, Open haard, Voor alledag |
Parker
Rating
92
Release Price
$70
Drink Date
2018 - 2025
Reviewed by
Luis Gutiérrez
Issue Date
28th Feb 2018
Source
235, The Wine Advocate
The vineyard-designated 2015 Finca Valdepoleo is pure Tempranillo from vines planted in 1973 on limestone and clay soils at 630 meters altitude in the village of Laguardia. It fermented in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts and matured in French oak barrels for 14 months. It shows the style of the vintage—approachable, juicy, medium to full-bodied, clean, modern and with good ripeness and nicely integrated oak. The palate shows good balance and a powerful wine with long life ahead. There is less structure than in 2014, gentler, more approachable, with a rare combination of power and elegance. It's also balsamic and faintly Mediterranean, nicely balanced. 50,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in September 2017.
There is a new white from Pujanza, Anteportalatina, which is the same wine as the Añadas Frías, from the same vineyard that names it but from riper vintages. Most reds were from 2015, a warm and ripe vintage (all wines are 15% alcohol) when they did soft extractions to avoid heavy wines. It's a short and very healthy crop. The wines are gentle, perfumed, balanced and powerful.
As for 2017, their vineyards didn't suffer any frost, so yields were high and they got a very healthy crop, very unusual for the region.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
James Suckling
The enveloping mulberry and spice aromas on the nose are only the first of the wonders of this stunning red Rioja, which has a great tannin structure that gives the medium-full-bodied palate both stature and excitement. Very long, fresh herbal finish of considerable complexity. Drink or hold.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
Vinous
Colour: cherry, garnet rim.
Nose: fruit preserve, powerful, ripe fruit, toasty.
Palate: flavourful, long, toasty.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
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Sign in to unlock professional wine reviews from world-renowned critics
A quick introduction to Bodegas Pujanza: a relatively young Rioja estate that quickly made its mark with characterful wines.
History and background of Bodegas Pujanza
Carlos San Pedro, the fourth generation of a winemaking family in Laguardia, released his first wine under the Pujanza name in 1998. He started with 15 hectares of vineyards and has since grown to almost 40 hectares. All of it lies in the heart of Rioja Alavesa, at altitude, where cool nights shape the fruit. In just two decades the estate has become a key player in the region.
Location and terroir of Bodegas Pujanza
All vineyards are located within about 4 km of the winery, around the medieval town of Laguardia. The position in the Ebro valley, sheltered by the Sierra Cantabria, creates a unique microclimate: warm days, cool nights, and limestone-rich soils. This brings slow ripening, aromatic depth, and a fresh line of acidity.
Grape varieties: Tempranillo and Viura
The estate works only with two native grapes: Tempranillo for the reds and Viura for the whites. Everything comes from their own vineyards, with close attention to each plot.
Specialities: single-vineyard wines and more
- Hado: entry-level Tempranillo from different parcels, bright fruit, aged 12 months in French oak.
- Finca Valdepoleo: the original 17.5 ha vineyard at about 630 m altitude, later lending its name to this cuvée.
- Norte: one of the highest plots (around 720 m), on limestone soils, powerful yet fresh with striking structure.
- La Paul: a newer addition, a small vineyard with its own microclimate at about 600 m, fermented spontaneously, partly in concrete and partly in oak. Elegant and balanced.
- Cisma: a rare bottling from a century-old parcel (La Valcabada), produced in tiny quantities, distinctive in style.
- Añadas FrÃas: white Viura from the San Juan plot (about 600 m), made only in cooler vintages such as 2007, 2010, and 2013.
Interesting facts about Bodegas Pujanza
- Carlos divides each vineyard - except for Cisma - into smaller subplots and vinifies them separately. They are only blended just before bottling to reach the desired balance.
- No cultured yeasts are used, and new oak is limited. Ageing takes place mainly in seasoned barrels for longer periods.
- Critics such as Parker and PeñÃn consistently award the wines over 90 points.
Order Bodegas Pujanza online?
At Grandcruwijnen you can easily order wines from Bodegas Pujanza. They are stored in a conditioned Wine Warehouse, so they arrive in perfect shape. If you choose ‘Pick up’ at checkout, you’ll see an instant discount applied right away.