2017 Vivaltus Proprietary Blend

Proprietary Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

WA 94 JS 92
WA 94

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, June 2021

I was very pleasantly surprised by the bottled 2017 Vivaltus despite the fact that 2017 was a challenging year and was decimated by terrible frost in April that resulted in losses of up to 60% of the crop. The end of the...
JS 92

jamessuckling.com, August 2024

Lots of dried stemmy herbs and some dried fruit character. Apparently this was a challenging year thanks to the hail, although the fruit on the palate is fresh. Sweet fruit with fine-grained tannins and a peppery finish...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Proprietary Blend
Country Spain
Region Ribera Del Duero
Vintage 2017
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14%
Closure Cork

The 2017 Vivaltus is a red wine from the Ribera Del Duero region of Spain, crafted by the producer Vivaltus. This wine is a proprietary blend, with an alcohol content of 14.0%, and it is sealed with a cork. The 2017 vintage was notably challenging, marked by severe frost in April that led to a significant reduction in the crop, with losses reaching up to 60%. Despite these adversities, the wine has emerged robustly, as noted in the review from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate.

Awarded a commendable score of 94, the 2017 Vivaltus is described as a wine that surpasses expectations given the difficulties of its vintage year. Reviewer LG from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate expresses a positive surprise at the quality of this wine, noting, "The wine is floral, perfumed, elegant and insinuating; the oak feels pretty integrated, and the palate is balanced with very good tannins." This suggests a harmonious wine with a refined structure, although the tannins are not as polished as those found in the 2016 or 2018 vintages.

The review highlights the wine's floral and perfumed character, with the oak integration being particularly well-executed. This speaks to a level of craftsmanship that has allowed the wine to shine in a year that presented many challenges. LG concludes by acknowledging the achievement of Vivaltus in creating a wine of such quality under adverse conditions, describing it as "a triumph over the adverse conditions of the vintage."

Overall, the 2017 Vivaltus stands out as a testament to the skill and resilience of its producers, delivering elegance and balance in a year that demanded both adaptability and expertise.