Bodegas Franco-Españolas & Bodegas Valparaíso

Description / History

One Winemaker, 2 Wineries, 2 Regions. Two wineries from two top regions have 1 thing in common: Rubén Proveda. What a fantastic one. Ruben’s background includes technical qualifications in chemistry, oenology and viticulture. To Ruben, Wine is a Philosophy of Life. This is a guy who’s wine I want to enjoy!

Bodegas Valparaíso is located in the renowned Ribera del Duero. The vision is to create modern wines of exceptional quality, using one grape: Tempranillo.
You know the concept: Single Variety, Single Vineyard.
The grapes are sourced from 72 hectars of land, where 12 hectares are over 100 years old!

Bodegas FrancoEspañolas is a true DO Rioja winery. The main label of the winery is Bordón. Since the introduction in 1890 it has been a Classic Rioja.
The wines are recognized at the international stage. Receiving recognition from Tim Atkin, Wine Enthusiast, Andreas Larsson, and have won several Gold Medals.

The quality is guaranteed from both the Rioja and Ribera del Duero winery.
This is one of the few opportunities on theCoWine where you can mix wines from different wineries and regions.

Awards

Bordón  Reserva 2015, Tim Atkin: 90 points
Gourmets Guide Spain: 92 Points
Andreas Larsson – World´s Best Sommelier 2007: 91 points

Bordón Gran Reserva, Tim Atkin: 92 points
Andreas Larsson – World´s Best Sommelier 2007: 93 points
Gourmets Guide Spain: 91 Points
Gold Medal – Best of Spain Wine Challenge – Netherlands 2020

Bordón D´Anglade Premium Crianza 2018, Tim Atkin: 91 points
Andreas Larsson – World´s Best Sommelier 2007: 90 points

Bordón D´Anglade Special Reserva 2016, Tim Atkin: 92 points
Andreas Larsson – World´s Best Sommelier 2007: 93 points

Bordón Viña Sole Tête de Cuvee 2011, Tim Atkin: 93 points
Andreas Larsson – World´s Best Sommelier 2007: 92 points
Best White Rioja wine in show – Mundus Vini
Gold Medal – Best of Spain Wine Challenge – Netherlands 2020
Peñin Guide 2020: 91 points
Served at Crowning Ceremony of King Juan Carlos I 1975 – Royal Palace, Madrid

Valparaíso Roble, Gold Medal – Mundus Vini
Tim Atkin: 90 Points

Valparaíso Crianza, 92 points Wine & Spirits
Gold Medal – Concours Mondial de Bruxelles

Raíces de Valparaíso 2017, 93 points Wine & Spirits
Grand Gold Medal – Concours Mondial de Bruxelles