Country: Spain Region: Rioja Alavesa
Varietal: 90% Tempranillo, 5% Garnacha, 5% indigenous varieties
Category: Red Wine Style: Dry
Producer: Bodegas Baigorri
Description: In the town of Samaniego and at the foot of the mountains “Sierra de Cantabria” is located Bodegas Baigorri. A glass box perfectly integrated into its surroundings emerges from a privileged location in Rioja Alavesa. Baigorri executes a meticulous selection in their vineyards. They apply a rigorous selection process, fruit of our know-how and the annual observation of the vineyards. The grapes for their wines come from a sustainable growing, in harmony with the nature, thanks to the use of traditional and modern ways. They are grown in old vines, deeply rooted in our native land and culture, providing us with a unique quality. They are harvested by hand and processed in a very smooth way, in order to turn the genuine flavour of Nature into wine. The high quality of our wines come directly from the vineyard and it is clear reflection of the soil, the climate and the tradition of the Rioja Alavesa.
Tasting Notes:A beautiful wine that boasts delicious tobacco notes and typically Rioja ripe cherry and red berry fruit. A deliciously warming palate of black cherry fruit and supple tannins is balanced with lingeringly tasty finish.
Country: Spain Region: Rioja
Varietal: 100% Viura
Category: White Wine Style: Dry
Producer: Bodegas Badiola
Description:For Las Parcelas Blanco we start from selected vineyards with an average age of around 50 years, which produce wines of notable complexity and length and need a few years in bottle to reach their fullness. Depending on the vintage, the wines mature the necessary time in the winery, using a combination of stainless steel, concrete tanks, used large-format barrels and wooden vats. Bideona wants to clearly express the character of the Viura without fermentation aromas. nor excessive use of wood.
Tasting Notes: Made from Viura grapes. Brilliant very pale straw almost water like core with a distinct greenish tinge around the edges. Elevated lime and green apple aromas infused with fresh herbs mix with hints of lemon and slatey mineral notes. Zesty lime, green apple and lemon fruits are underscored by crunchy saline infused acidity. Finishes dry with good tension. Some attractive slatey mineral and oyster shell elements linger on the long invigorating aftertaste.