Ramón Bilbao

Ramón Bilbao Rioja Reserva (Tempranillo)

Spain
Spain, Rioja
Red wine
4.5
Expert Rating
4.1
Most Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
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.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
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.
EXPERT RATING
4.5
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Vibrant
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grippy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (3)
Mazuelo
Mazuelo
Tempranillo
Tempranillo
Graciano
Graciano
ORIGINS
Winery:  Ramón Bilbao
Region:  Rioja
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.
CUSTOMER RATING
4.1
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