| Region of production: | Rioja Alavesa |
| Winery Location: | Oyón |
| Year Established: | 1889 |
Vineyard Holdings
270 ha
Top Wines Produced & Inaugural Vintages
- Conde Valdemar Reserva: Primarily Tempranillo, with varying proportions of Graciano and Mazuelo. Aged for 18 months in a combination of American and French oak. Inaugural vintage 1968.
- Conde Valdemar Gran Reserva: Primarily Tempranillo, with minor proportions of Graciano and Mazuelo. Aged for 28 months in French oak. Inaugural vintage 1968.
Average Total Production
- N/A
Summary
Joaquin Martínez Bujanda began growing grapes in Rioja in 1889, and five generations later, Bodegas Valdemar continues to attract attention to its modern approach and innovative techniques. The winery encompasses four winemaking projects under its name; the two most prominent are Conde Valdemar and Inspiración Valdemar. Conde Valdemar produces a range of wines ranging from Crianza to Gran Reserva quality, while Inspiración Valdemar experiments with more unique bottlings including Graciano, Maturana, and Tempranillo Blanco.
Style & Vinification Techniques
Bodegas Valdemar is a modern Rioja producer. The winery is responsible for several innovations in the region, such as temperature-controlled fermentation, saignée method rosé, and experimentation with unique varietal wines such as Graciano, Maturana, and Tempranillo Blanco.
Producer Website: Valdemar