Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to create memorable experiences around the table. Beyond the details and gifts, a well thought dinner awakens emotions and creates memories. And at that table, wine can become a perfect ally to make the evening unforgettable.
A wine with personality for Valentine’s Day
There are wines that seem to be made for special occasions and Petra de Valpiedra is one of them. Made from 100% Grenache, this wine undergoes alcoholic fermentation in concrete tanks and malolactic fermentation in French oak barrels. Aged for 19 months in French oak barrels, this wine produced at Finca Valpiedra combines intensity and freshness with a silky finish that captivates from the first sip. Its Grenache expresses itself with crisp, precise fruit, wrapped in spicy and floral notes that appear naturally as the wine opens in the glass.
A wine with a marked and recognizable identity, capable of clearly transmitting the typicality of the Rioja terroir: its climate, its stony soils next to the Ebro River and the singular character of a place that imprints freshness, elegance and depth. It is a red wine that not only reflects the origin, but also the winery’s philosophy and the winemaking team’s interpretation of the vineyard, demonstrating how a place can be made into wine with precision and personality. It is no coincidence that it is among the most outstanding wines of the region.
Petra de Valpiedra can be enjoyed from beginning to end, here are our recommendations:
Starter: warm salad with burrata and pomegranate
Start dinner with a light, yet richly textured and flavorful starter. A warm burrata salad, accompanied by pomegranate and a touch of balsamic vinegar, prepares the palate for what is to come. The natural acidity and freshness of Petra de Valpiedra balances the creaminess of the burrata and the sweet touches of the fruit.
Main course: duck breast with berries sauce
For the main course, a duck breast with berries reduction. The fruity character of the wine complements the sauce exceptionally well, while the silky texture and soft tannins integrate with the juiciness of the meat. This combination makes every bite and every sip mutually enhancing.
Dessert: dark chocolate coulant
Finish with a sweet touch to leave a good taste in the mouth. A dark chocolate coulant with a liquid heart may seem intense, but the smooth and fresh finish of Petra de Valpiedra acts as a perfect bridge between the strength of the chocolate and the delicacy of the wine, closing the evening with a gustatory embrace.
The magic of the moment
Pairing is not just about technique, it is about understanding sensations. Petra de Valpiedra has the structure, freshness and complexity to accompany from the first course to the last dessert without losing balance. That is why, at a Valentine’s Day dinner, where every detail adds up, this wine acts as a common thread that wraps the emotion of the meal in each glass.
Because on Valentine’s Day, the best pairing is not only in the flavors… but in sharing them together.
