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Alegre Valganon Rioja 2022

$2299
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This is Rioja as it was made before phylloxera rewrote the rulebook: whole bunches in the fermenter, a month-long maceration, and aging in used French wood chosen precisely because it gives up its flavor fast. Oscar Alegre and Eva Valgañón have been working this way since 2014, arguing — persuasively — that the "traditional Rioja" template of American oak and long cask aging is itself barely 150 years old. Their vines sit just west of Haro at the foot of the Obarenes Mountains, around 560 meters on lime-rich clay, in the coolest, freshest corner of the region, farmed organically and picked by hand. The tinto is built on roughly three-quarters Tempranillo from the Obarenes zone and a quarter Garnacha from Cárdenas, a proportion an old-timer once claimed matched the great early Viña Reals. The result tastes like neither modern nor classic Rioja, and that's the whole point — it's a red for anyone who has ever wished the oak would get out of the way.

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  • Nationwide Access: Flat-rate shipping available to most U.S. states with delivery in 3-5 business days.
  • Temperature-Monitored Shipping: We closely monitor weather conditions and make informed decisions to ensure shipments travel safely, with insulated packaging and refrigerated transport available when required.
  • Wine-Specific Protective Packaging: Specialized materials designed to maintain label integrity and prevent breakage during transit.
  • Provenance Assured: All wines are maintained in climate-controlled conditions at our shop until the moment of dispatch.

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We stand behind every bottle we sell.

  • If the wine is less than 10 years old and it is corked, you may return it to us for a full refund or exchange within 60 days of purchase. You must show us proof of purchase. We understand that you may not live near a shop and that it is difficult to ship open bottles of wine to us, so if there's any problem feel free to Contact Us and we'll work it out.
  • For wines older than 10 years, the consumer bears the risk of a faulty cork, but we accept returns of older bottles if the wine is faulty as a result of improper storage. Please come by the store or Contact Us if there is a problem.
  • We may, at our discretion and to the extent permitted by law, accept returns of unopened wines within 30 days of purchase if they were properly stored by the purchaser, subject to a 15% re-stocking fee.

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Antonio Galloni

91 points

"The 2022 Tinto Alegre Valgañón combines 75% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha and 5% Viura from Sajazarra, Fontaleche and Najerilla. Aged for 16 months in French and Slovenian oak, it's juicy and expressive with floral cherry notes and a chalky texture. This is a slender, vibrant Rioja with fine-grained tannins and elegant freshness." —Joaquín Hidalgo

Robert Parker

93 points

"The approachable and juicy red 2022 Tinto was produced with 75% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha and 5% white grapes, as the Garnacha and the white are vital. This year, the wine achieved higher ripeness, at 14.7% alcohol, but it doesn't feel alcoholic or warm and comes through as rounder and juicier but still fresh and in balance, very pleasant and easy to drink. It matured in 225- and 500-liter barrels—they now have more 500-liter barrels than 225-liter—and in 1,000- and 3,000-liter oak foudres. 20,000 bottles produced." —Luis Gutiérrez

More about Alegre Valganon

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Grenache , Tempranillo

  • Vintage

    2022

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Organic

  • Style

    Earthy , Fruity , Minerally

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Full Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Pair with roast lamb, grilled sausages, or manchego cheese.

Tasting Profile

A medium-bodied red blend of Tempranillo and Garnacha with ripe red and dark berry fruit, soft tannins, and fresh acidity.

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