Ramon Bilbao Best of Both
Country: Spain
Varietal: Tempranillo / Graciano / Mazuelo
Colour: Red Style: Dry
Producer: Ramon Bilbao
Description
Bodegas Ramón Bilbao is situated in a privileged location: Haro, in Rioja Alta, a paradise where Rioja’s emblematic grape variety, Tempranillo, grows best. From vines with an average age of 40 years, this concentrated, intense Rioja is a blend of Tempranillo and Garnacha. This soft and supple wine is vibrant ruby in colour with aromas of red cherry and blackberry fruit and slight hints of vanilla on the medium bodied palate. Well structured with a long and pleasant finish which would be ideal with red meat stews and cheeses.
Tasting Note:
Lovely garnet colour with medium-high depth of colour. Clear and bright. When the glass is twirled you can see its legs. A complex nose. High intensity. Ripe fruit mingling with tertiary aromas produced during the long ageing period. Good wood leaves its mark. Sweet pastry shop aromas, nutmeg, cinnamon sticks and dried leaves. Elegant mouth-feel, long finish. Good acidity, promising a long future. Retro nasal phase recalling fruit and sweet spices.
Food Matches: Red meats / Game / Mature cheese
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*** Gold Medal at San Francisco Wine Awards ***
Country: Spain
Varietal: Tempranillo, Grenache
Colour: Red Style: Dry
Tasting Note:
Ruby red colour with shades of lively, youthfulness. It is clean and bright with "legs". Medium robe. Medium intensity aromas on the nose. Fruit aromas of black fruit, mainly plums. Varietal notes of liquorice. Dried nuts : pine nuts and fresh almonds. Spicy nuances of cumin and other sweet spices such as vanilla and cinnamon. Underlying notes of clean, elegant wood. Medium intensity on the palate, with crisp acidity. With pleasant tannin and integrated alcohol. In the retro nasal phase the black fruit and varietal nuances return. A harmonious wine, still developing and ready to drink.
Food Matches: Cold meats / Mild Cheeses / Blue fish
