Valenciso 10 Años Después 2012

Ten Years After, as a British rock band was called, is a good name for a wine too. This pure Tempranillo from the hot 2012 vintage was fermented in concrete before ageing in Caucasian oak. Spicy and well-structured, with leather, tobacco and dark berry fruit flavours and a sweet, balsamic finish. Appealingly mature. 2024-35.

The subtle, elegant and complex 2012 10 Años Después (10 years after!) matured for four years in concrete followed by four more years in Caucasian oak barrels that polished it. It has an incredible 15% alcohol, which doesn't show at all, and the wine comes through as balanced and elegant, powerful too but with no excess. It finished very tasty. 4,500 bottles were filled in June 2021.

This shows deep black and blue-fruit character with hints of licorice, bark, wet soil and chocolate. Soft, crunchy and juicy with medium to full body, creamy tannins and spicy notes to close. Drink or hold.