BODEGAS RAMON BILBAO
Ramon Bilbao Rioja Gran Reserva
2016
$28.50
About this winery
One day, Ramón Bilbao found the answer: wine would be the currency that would enable him to travel the world. For months, he devoted his time to calculating routes, winds, temperatures and selecting the best wines for the expedition. In the spring of 1924, he set off for strange lands. Today, Ramon Bilbao's legacy is more alive than ever, through his wines and a brand that grows year after year. Among the many accolades earned by the bodega, Ramon Bilbao features in the "TOP 50 most admired...
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Product notes
91 points Tim Atkin 94 points Wine Enthusiast 93 points James Suckling
Production notes
Selection of grapes from 60- to 65-year-old vineyards, chosen for their specific acidity and pH characteristics that promote longevity. Cold maceration occurs for 4 days, followed by controlled fermentation lasting up to 16 days. Malolactic fermentation takes place in concrete tanks. The wine is aged for 30 months in 225-litre American oak barrels, followed by an additional 48 months in the bottle.
Tasting notes
It is a very complex wine, with a marked presence of oak owing to its extensive ageing, with aromas of ripe fruit and notes of biscuit, nougat, and cocoa. The wine has a long and persistent finish, showcasing good acidity and well-integrated tannins. Food pairing: grilled red meats, game, stews and mature cheeses