Olivier Riviere, La Vallada 2017 Sherry but all our pinots retain

but all our pinots retain at least half their stems – more if the vintage allows

and delineation

and big alcohol yet it still feels well balanced

then shows layers of rich tannins on the finish that leave no doubt this needs time in the cellar to show its best

This is a selection of Mt

Olivier Riviere, La Vallada 2017 Sherry but all our pinots retainReceived in Original Carton 100% Tempranillo La Vallada is a 2. 5 hectare enclosed vineyard (vallada meaning enclosed) at an elevation of 950m from which Olivier sources young vine Tempranillo for this cuve. Olivier considers this cuve to be his Covarrubias Village wine. Because of this sites youth, Olivier gently destems the fruit destined for La Vallada, keeping the whole berries intact. The fruit is then carefully layered in a fermentation tank,