In honor of Bela, as Sofía, the daughter of Eusebio Real de Asúa (founder of CVNE), was known, the magnificent Bela Gran Vino de Rueda 2024 is crafted, the Rioja firm's venture into the Castilian denomination of origin. A white wine distinguished by its remarkable aromatic intensity and complexity, with notes of stone fruit, aniseed, and bakery echoes. Well-balanced with a pleasant final bitterness typical of Verdejos. The ideal white wine to pair with all kinds of appetizers, rice dishes, and white meats.
En honor a Bela, como se conocía a Sofía, hija de Eusebio Real de Asúa (fundador de CVNE), se elabora el magnífico Bela Gran Vino de Rueda 2024,la apuesta de la firma riojana en la denominación de origen castellana. Un blanco distinguido por su notable intensidad aromática y complejidad, con notas de fruta de hueso, anisados y ecos de panadería. Bien equilibrado y con un grato amargor final típico de los verdejos. El blanco ideal para acompañar todo tipo de aperitivos, arroces y carnes blancas.
Bela Gran Vino de Rueda is a white wine with a bright pale yellow color and subtle greenish reflections. On the nose, it reveals layers of ripe mango, juicy peach, and fresh grapefruit, intertwined with notes of anise, wild herbs, and a delicate spicy touch. On the palate, it is refined and silky, achieving a perfect balance between vibrant acidity and a subtle bitterness that adds depth. Its long and balsamic finish leaves a persistent impression, inviting another sip.
The label of Bela is a facsimile of a CVNE label from 1910. The stars represent the children of CVNE's founder, Eusebio Real de Asúa. His brother Raimundo, the other founder, had no descendants. Each star represents one of the children, Sofía, Áurea, and Ramón. Sofía was known as Bela.
In 2017, the Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España (CVNE) fulfilled the desire to honor the founders of the winery from 1879 by launching the Bodega Bela project in one of the most sought-after areas of the Ribera del Duero Denomination of Origin. This winemaking house, far from its native Rioja, began with an exceptional viticultural heritage of 82 hectares of vineyards, mostly of the tinta del país or tempranillo variety, spread across the Villalba de Duero and Moradillo de Roa regions. Two very distinct areas that contribute complementary attributes to the wines: more structure in Moradillo de Roa and more freshness in Villalba de Duero. A venture that was forged after more than a decade of acquiring these coveted vineyards.
Bela was the affectionate nickname given to Sofía, the daughter of CVNE co-founder Eusebio Real de Asúa, and the great-grandmother of the current leaders of the company. It is a cutting-edge winery with a surface area of 6,000 m² and a large barrel room with a capacity for 10,000 casks.
In 2024, it became one of the highlights of the Spanish wine world when the prestigious publication Wine Spectator selected Bela Crianza 2021 as the only Ribera del Duero wine in its Top 100.
In recent years, Bodega Bela has embarked on its adventure in the neighboring D.O. Rueda, where it is producing verdejo whites that are sure to make waves.
