Carmelo Rodero Pago Valtarreña 75cl - Single Estate Wine
The Pago Valtarreña represents the pinnacle of Rodero's production, a single-estate wine from ancient Tempranillo vines. Classified as "Vino de Pago de Castilla y León", Spain's highest wine category.
Technical details:
- Grape: 100% Tempranillo (massal selection)
- Classification: Single Estate Wine
- Vineyard: Pago Valtarreña (clay-limestone soils)
- Vine age: 60-90 years
- Aging: 18 months in new French oak barrels
- Alcohol: 15% vol.
- Production: Limited edition (numbered)
Tasting notes (vintage 2019):
Almost opaque dark garnet. Extraordinarily complex nose: macerated black fruits, pure cocoa, Havana tobacco, graphite and noble spices. Monumental yet elegant palate, with silk-like tannins and vibrant acidity. Minute-long finish with layers of minerality and candied fruit.
Exceptional pairings:
- Low-temperature roasted suckling lamb
- Dry-aged Angus beef
- Aged blue cheeses
- Toasted duck foie gras
Misumiller exclusives:
- Direct from winery guarantee
- Authenticity certificate with bottle number
- Personal sommelier consultation
- Luxury gift packaging
"Top 10 Spanish wines by Guía Peñín" - 98 points