A new international rating endorses the quality and excellence of our wines.
At Valdemar Family we celebrate a new international recognition: our winery’s Rioja and Washington wines have obtained excellent scores in the latest publication of the prestigious critic James Suckling. With ratings reaching up to 93 points, these results reaffirm our family’s dedication and commitment to quality and innovation in every bottle.
James Suckling: a world reference in the wine industry
James Suckling is one of the world’s most influential wine critics. His scoring system, based on blind tastings and rigorous criteria, is followed by sommeliers, distributors and wine lovers internationally. The high scores in its ranking are an endorsement of excellence that reinforces the presence of a wine in global markets.
Our Rioja wines recognized by James Suckling
James Suckling’s latest publication has awarded the following ratings to our wines:
🔹 93 points – Conde Valdemar Edición Limitada 2020
🔹 93 points – Balcón de Pilatos Maturana 2020
🔹 92 points – Conde Valdemar Gran Reserva 2017
🔹 92 points – La Gargantilla Gran Añada 2020
🔹 92 points – Conde Valdemar Finca Alto Cantabria 2023
🔹 91 points – La Gargantilla Garnacha 2021
🔹 90 points – Valdemar Inspiración 2021
🔹 90 points – Conde Valdemar Reserva 2017
🔹 90 points – Conde Valdemar Crianza 2020
Recognition also comes to Valdemar Estates
In addition to Rioja wines, the wines of Valdemar Estates, our winery in Washington (USA), have also been distinguished with excellent scores in this publication. Highlights:
🔹 92 points – Walla Walla Valley Syrah 2021
🔹 92 points– Entre Nosotros Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
🔹 91 points – Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
🔹 90 points – Entre Nosotros Chardonnay 2022
These results consolidate the quality of our wines in two of the most prestigious regions in the world: Rioja and Walla Walla Valley.
Wines that combine history, innovation and character
These results reflect the diversity and richness of our winery. From Conde Valdemar Gran Reserva, a faithful reflection of classic Rioja elegance, to Valdemar Inspiración, a Rioja with an innovative soul, each wine represents our commitment to tradition and constant evolution.
Special mention should be made of Balcón de Pilatos Maturana, which with 93 points reaffirms the value of our commitment to the recovery of minority varieties. Conde Valdemar Finca Alto Cantabria, with 92 points, also stands out once again as a benchmark for Rioja whites.
An impulse to continue innovating
For Valdemar Family, these ratings are not only a source of pride, but also a stimulus to continue exploring, innovating and offering the world wines that excite and linger in the memory.