A singular Rioja from Bodegas Escudero — formerly known as Valsacro — built entirely on the "Vidau" concept: a traditional field blend of co-planted varieties from 70+ year old vines on the southern slopes of Monte Yerga. Incorporating Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano, Monastrell, and Bobal, aged 17–18 months in French and Eastern European oak and cellared five years before release. Dark garnet in the glass, with soy sauce, wild herbs, blackberry, and sour cherry on the nose; dry, juicy, and fine-grained on the palate, lingering long with a flavorful, complex finish. Sophisticated and polished with vanilla, coffee, earth, and spice, leading to a long, brooding finish. A patient, thoughtfully made wine that rewards the wait. Exceptional QPR. Drink now–2032
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"
A singular Rioja from Bodegas Escudero — formerly known as Valsacro — built entirely on the "Vidau" concept: a traditional field blend of co-planted varieties from 70+ year old vines on the southern slopes of Monte Yerga. Incorporating Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano, Monastrell, and Bobal, aged 17–18 months in French and Eastern European oak and cellared five years before release. Dark garnet in the glass, with soy sauce, wild herbs, blackberry, and sour cherry on the nose; dry, juicy, and fine-grained on the palate, lingering long with a flavorful, complex finish. Sophisticated and polished with vanilla, coffee, earth, and spice, leading to a long, brooding finish. A patient, thoughtfully made wine that rewards the wait. Exceptional QPR. Drink now–2032
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"
