BODEGAS NEO
FINCA VALDANZUELO
D.O. RIBERA DEL DUERO • WINE OF SPAIN
"The purest voice of a single terroir. An elegant, strictly dry parcel red that intertwines the vibrant fruitiness of Ribera del Duero with a subtle and sophisticated mineral complexity."
Estate Identity, Enological Precision, and Ribera Elegance
The Bodegas Neo Finca Valdanzuelo 750ml Red Wine - Wine of Spain is an eloquent example of high-terroir viticulture carried out by the renowned firm Bodegas y Viñedos Neo. Breaking away from traditional blending schemes, this signature wine focuses entirely on its specific origin: grapes from the exclusive Finca Valdanzuelo parcel, protected by the strict regulations of the D.O. Ribera del Duero Denomination of Origin. It is categorically classified as a strictly dry wine, made 100% from a single variety, the emblematic Tempranillo (Tinto Fino). Its balanced aging in oak barrels gives it roundness, stability, and subtle sweet spice nuances, faithfully respecting the fruit's clarity and the sophisticated mineral imprint that characterizes the soil of this unique vineyard.
1. Technical Details
Winery / Producer: Bodegas y Viñedos Neo.
Region of Origin: Finca Valdanzuelo, D.O. Ribera del Duero, Spain.
Grape Variety: 100% Tempranillo (Tinto Fino).
Wine Type: Still Single Vineyard Red Wine (Vino de Pago).
Sweetness Classification: Dry.
Aging and Maturation: Balanced aging in selected French and American oak barrels with light toasts to respect the estate's identity, followed by a period of refinement in the bottle to ensure perfect tannic integration.
Alcohol Content: 14.0% Vol.
Serving Temperature: 14°C - 16°C.
SKU / MPN: ES-NEO-FINCAVALDANZUELO-750ML
2. Luxury Tasting Notes
Appearance: Presents a beautiful, brilliant cherry red color of medium-high intensity, with well-defined violet rim that demonstrates impeccable freshness and fine, elegant legs.
Nose: High aromatic intensity, frank and distinguished. Clear notes of ripe wild red and black fruits (blackberries, redcurrants, raspberries) are well enveloped by elegant touches of liquorice, soft pepper, cocoa, and subtle toasted nuances from fine wood, all set against a delicate mineral limestone background.
Palate: Fine, very elegant, and balanced entry. On the palate, it is strictly dry, displaying a medium-high body endowed with silky, well-polished, and very fine tannins. Its passage is agile and enveloping, thanks to impeccable natural acidity that gives it freshness and liveliness. It concludes with a long, pleasant, and persistent finish, leaving fruity and mineral memories.
3. Wine Architecture
4. Recommended Moments and Pairings
Precision Gourmet Pairing: Finca Valdanzuelo's refined structure, vibrant fruitiness, and strictly dry profile make it exceptionally suitable for gourmet dining. It is the ideal companion for lean grilled meats (skirt steak, flank steak, fillet), beef carpaccio, pan-seared duck breast, lamb chops, and light beef stews. It harmonizes spectacularly with semi-cured cheese boards (young Manchego, aged Gouda), Iberian cured meats, and pasta with truffled mushroom sauces. In Mexican cuisine, it pairs with great distinction with chiles en nogada, gourmet arrachera tacos, and beef mixiotes.
Suggested Moments:
- Business: As a distinguished single-vineyard wine with great typicity, it demonstrates sophisticated and knowledgeable enological taste, ideal for executive lunches or dinners.
- The Perfect Gift: An extremely elegant and original gift for wine enthusiasts who value discovering exclusive bottles from unique terroirs within the Ribera del Duero.
- Family Meal: Ideally graces weekend tables, gently and harmoniously accompanying homemade roasts, stuffed pastas, or traditional family stews.
- Barbecue: An excellent alternative to elevate a select barbecue, masterfully accompanying everything from charcuterie appetizers to main grilled red meat cuts.
- Special Celebration: Its singular character and limited production make it an excellent label to commemorate anniversaries, special birthdays, or intimate celebratory gatherings.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)
What is the specific origin and winery of this red wine?
This distinguished wine is an exclusive creation of the renowned and innovative firm Bodegas y Viñedos Neo. Its specific origin comes strictly from the selected parcels of the Finca Valdanzuelo estate, protected under the prestigious D.O. Ribera del Duero Denomination of Origin, Spain.
Is this wine dry, semi-dry, or sweet?
Bodegas Neo Finca Valdanzuelo is an absolutely dry wine. It possesses a very expressive, clean, and seductive fruitiness on the nose, but on the palate, it passes in a balanced and elegant way thanks to a complete fermentation free of residual sugars.
What characteristics does being a unique Finca wine provide?
By being made exclusively from grapes from a single vineyard parcel, the wine faithfully captures the purity of the soil, sun exposure, and microclimate of that particular estate. This provides great originality, typicity, and a much more defined profile than traditional blends from the region.
Is it necessary to decant this bottle, and what is its estimated shelf life?
As a single-vineyard wine guided by elegance and fruity finesse, it does not require mandatory prolonged decanting; uncorking it about 15 or 20 minutes before serving will suffice to favor its expression. It has excellent aging potential of between 3 and 5 years when stored optimally (horizontally, stable temperature, and no direct light).
