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2019 Vinsacro - Rioja Dioro
Vinsacro
SKU 98445

2019 Vinsacro - Rioja Dioro

$21.99 - $21.99
$21.99
$21.99 - $21.99
$21.99
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Overview

From Bodegas Escudero, formerly known as Valsacro, the 2019 Rioja Dioro embodies a patient, vineyard‑driven philosophy built on the Vidau concept: a field blend drawn from co‑planted varieties sourced from 70+ year‑old vines on the southern slopes of Monte Yerga. Tempranillo leads the mix with Garnacha, Graciano, Monastrell, and Bobal harmonizing to create a distinctive Rioja expression that rewards patience and careful tasting. Aging for 17–18 months in French and Eastern European oak, followed by five years of cellaring before release, yields a wine with depth, poise, and a distinctly regional character.

In the glass, it presents as a dark garnet with a complex bouquet and a finish that echoes its thoughtful winemaking. This is a Rioja that speaks to balance and latitude—structured without heaviness, and evolving with time in the bottle.

Tasting Notes

  • Appearance: Dark garnet, inviting and substantial.
  • Nose: Soy sauce, wild herbs, blackberry, and sour cherry, with subtle spice.
  • Palate: Dry, juicy with fine‑grained tannins; notes of vanilla, coffee, earth, and spice.
  • Finish: Long, evolving, contemplative with persistent flavor development.

Terroir & Winemaking

  • Vidau‑driven field blend from co‑planted varieties on Monte Yerga’s southern slopes, drawn from 70+ year‑old vines.
  • Aged 17–18 months in a combination of French and Eastern European oak.
  • Cellared for five years before release to ensure balance and harmony.
  • Rioja with depth, elegance, and a distinctly regional character that rewards patience.

Serving & Cellaring

  • Serving temperature: 60–64°F (15–18°C).
  • Decanting: 30–60 minutes recommended to open aromatic profile.
  • Cellaring window: Drink now–2032 for optimal balance and evolution.

Food Pairings

  • Slow‑roasted lamb or beef ribeye with roasting pan herbs.
  • Charred vegetables, mushroom risotto, or truffle‑inflected dishes.
  • Aged cheeses (manchego, aged Gouda) and charcuterie with smoky accents.
  • Tapas featuring paprika, chorizo, and rustic tomato‑based preparations.
94 Points
"The 2019 Vinsacro Dioro Selección is a Vidau field blend sourced from

Monte Yerga in Rioja Oriental. Aged for 18 months in French and

Eastern European oak barrels, it is only released after five years in the

cellar. Dark garnet in color, time in the glass reveals soy sauce, bay leaf

and thyme notes, along with black fruit and chutney-like undertones.

Dry and rich on the palate, it flows with softened tannins and a clingy

mouthfeel, lingering long with an impression of tomato leaf. This is a

complex, nuanced and solar red that will warmly captivate your palate"
—Joaquín Hidalgo-Vinous Media
Appellation: Rioja
Vintage: 2019
Variety: Tempranillo
Region: Rioja
Country: Spain
Bottle Size: 750ml
Producer: Vinsacro
Vinsacro

Overview

From Bodegas Escudero, formerly known as Valsacro, the 2019 Rioja Dioro embodies a patient, vineyard‑driven philosophy built on the Vidau concept: a field blend drawn from co‑planted varieties sourced from 70+ year‑old vines on the southern slopes of Monte Yerga. Tempranillo leads the mix with Garnacha, Graciano, Monastrell, and Bobal harmonizing to create a distinctive Rioja expression that rewards patience and careful tasting. Aging for 17–18 months in French and Eastern European oak, followed by five years of cellaring before release, yields a wine with depth, poise, and a distinctly regional character.

In the glass, it presents as a dark garnet with a complex bouquet and a finish that echoes its thoughtful winemaking. This is a Rioja that speaks to balance and latitude—structured without heaviness, and evolving with time in the bottle.

Tasting Notes

  • Appearance: Dark garnet, inviting and substantial.
  • Nose: Soy sauce, wild herbs, blackberry, and sour cherry, with subtle spice.
  • Palate: Dry, juicy with fine‑grained tannins; notes of vanilla, coffee, earth, and spice.
  • Finish: Long, evolving, contemplative with persistent flavor development.

Terroir & Winemaking

  • Vidau‑driven field blend from co‑planted varieties on Monte Yerga’s southern slopes, drawn from 70+ year‑old vines.
  • Aged 17–18 months in a combination of French and Eastern European oak.
  • Cellared for five years before release to ensure balance and harmony.
  • Rioja with depth, elegance, and a distinctly regional character that rewards patience.

Serving & Cellaring

  • Serving temperature: 60–64°F (15–18°C).
  • Decanting: 30–60 minutes recommended to open aromatic profile.
  • Cellaring window: Drink now–2032 for optimal balance and evolution.

Food Pairings

  • Slow‑roasted lamb or beef ribeye with roasting pan herbs.
  • Charred vegetables, mushroom risotto, or truffle‑inflected dishes.
  • Aged cheeses (manchego, aged Gouda) and charcuterie with smoky accents.
  • Tapas featuring paprika, chorizo, and rustic tomato‑based preparations.
94 Points
"The 2019 Vinsacro Dioro Selección is a Vidau field blend sourced from

Monte Yerga in Rioja Oriental. Aged for 18 months in French and

Eastern European oak barrels, it is only released after five years in the

cellar. Dark garnet in color, time in the glass reveals soy sauce, bay leaf

and thyme notes, along with black fruit and chutney-like undertones.

Dry and rich on the palate, it flows with softened tannins and a clingy

mouthfeel, lingering long with an impression of tomato leaf. This is a

complex, nuanced and solar red that will warmly captivate your palate"
—Joaquín Hidalgo-Vinous Media
Appellation: Rioja
Vintage: 2019
Variety: Tempranillo
Region: Rioja
Country: Spain
Bottle Size: 750ml
Producer: Vinsacro