Ramón Bilbao Rioja Reserva is an intense and complex red wine made from Tempranillo grapes grown in the Rioja region of Spain. This full-bodied wine offers aromas of ripe red and black fruits, such as blackberry, cherry, and blueberry, as well as hints of spice and toasted oak. On the palate, the wine has a lush texture, with flavors of blackberry, plum, and spice, as well as a hint of earthiness. The finish is long and smooth, with soft tannins. This is a great wine to pair with grilled meats, game, and mature cheeses.
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This Ramón Bilbao Rioja Reserva offers a vibrant ruby color and a nose of red fruit, roasted spice, and a hint of cedar.On the palate, sweet, ripe, red fruit flavors dominate, with a touch of oak, herbs, and a hint of spice. The tannins are soft and the finish is long and lingering. Overall, this is a well-balanced and elegant Rioja with a pleasing complexity.
Rioja is Spain's most celebrated wine region, located in the north of the country in the autonomous community of La Rioja. It is bordered by the Basque Country, Navarra and Aragón, and is home to some of the country's most iconic wines.
Rioja has a long and storied history of winemaking, with evidence of viticulture dating back to the Roman Empire. The region was officially founded in 1925, and is now one of the most famous and respected wine regions in the world.