Rioja Gran Reserva

The development of top-quality wines together with innovation while respecting the purest Riojan tradition represented by the history of the wines of Ramón Bilbao, are the trademark of this emblematic company in Rioja Alta. The philosophy that inspires the work carried out at the winery^? is the same philosophy that has prevailed, generation after generation, turning the men and women who work at our bodega^? into true experts in the art of ageing wines: grapes from the best estates and vineyards, casks made of the best oak^? from European and American forests, and all of this enhanced by the care and know-how of people who love wine above all else.

90% Tempranillo
5% Graciano
5% Garnacha

An exquisite selection of the best vineyards in Haro and surrounding areas (Los Agues, La Llana, San Prudencio), planted with old vines^?. Clusters are picked by hand during the third week in October.

After selecting the best grapes in the bodega^? the must^? is fermented at controlled temperatures.

The wine is aged for 30 months in American oak^?? casks. Once bottled, a further ageing of 36 months follows in underground bottle racks, in complete quietness and darkness.

A tawny^? rim frames a lovely, deep ruby-red with a dark cherry core. The aromas are very complex^? and open up with some airing, leading to balsamic fragrances, very ripe fruit and persistent quality wood. Aromas of leather and tobacco blended into notes of fruit in liqueur^? also appear. Well-balanced^?, tasty, suggestive and long in the mouth. Appreciable notes of cedar wood and coffee liqueur. Very persistent.

12.5% alcohol^? vol.

A good partner to roast lamb^?, red meat^? and elaborate sauces.

Serving temperature: 17-18°C.

'Wine & Spirits Magazine' November 2007

Wine & Spirits magazine has chosen Ramon Bilbao as a Wine & Spirits Winery^? of the Year. This award is based on consistently high performance and scores throughout a 12-month tasting cycle. The honour of belonging to the "Top 100 Wineries of the Year" is only for 2 wineries from Rioja and 8 from Spain. Three of Ramon Bilabo's wines scored over 90 points: Reserva^?? 2001 93 pts, Gran Reserva^? 1998 93 pts and Mirto 2004 90 pts. The result will be officially published in the November 2007 issue.

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