Franco-Españolas is the only century-old winery that remains within the urban area of Logroño. A historic brand and ambassador of Rioja classicism. We have the privilege of exclusively presenting Bordón Edición Especial Reserva 2018. Different origins and types of soil are reflected in a red wine with rich complexity. In its standard version, this Reserva was awarded the Silver Medal at Decanter.
Franco-Españolas is the only century-old winery that remains within the urban area of Logroño. A historic brand and ambassador of Rioja classicism. We have the privilege of exclusively presenting Bordón Edición Especial Reserva 2018. Different origins and types of soil are reflected in a red wine with rich complexity. In its standard version, this Reserva was awarded the Silver Medal at Decanter.
French oak barrels and American white oak (Ohio) barrels with medium toast
Capacity (cl)
75
Alcohol content (% vol.)
14
General Information
Bordón Edición Especial Reserva 2018 is a single-varietal Tempranillo from vineyards located in the three subzones of Rioja: Rioja Alta, Rioja Alavesa, and Rioja Media, on the northern slopes of the Sierra de la Demanda. Different origins and soil types are reflected in a red wine with rich complexity. After selecting the fruit, the winemaking process involves destemming the grape clusters and gently crushing the grapes, followed by alcoholic fermentation and malolactic fermentation.
It undergoes aging for at least 30 months in medium-toast French oak and American white oak (Ohio) barrels, with racking every six months to facilitate natural clarification. Subsequently, the wine remains in the bottle for 6 months for refinement.
Bodegas Franco-Españolas is a benchmark among the historic wineries of our country and the only centenary winery still located within the urban area of Logroño. Founded in 1890 by the Frenchman Frederick Anglade, along with other Spanish partners (hence the name “Franco-Españolas”), it is now entirely Spanish-owned and has been managed by the Eguizábal family since 1983. Borja Eguizábal, the third generation, is the current general manager.
Bodegas Franco-Españolas adapts to current consumer tastes while respecting its historical legacy, and its portfolio includes centenary brands such as Bordón and Diamante. Their wines are primarily made by blending grapes from different vineyards, following the Rioja tradition.
The winery has underground cellars where 15,000 barrels rest. Regarding the vineyards, it relies mainly on local winegrowers with long-term contracts. Most of the Tempranillo vines supplying their wines are located in the subzones of Rioja Alta and Rioja Alavesa, while Garnacha is primarily cultivated in Rioja Oriental.
Bordón Edición Especial Reserva 2018 (D.O.Ca. Rioja) is ideal for pairing with grilled sweetbreads or migas extremeñas.
Tasting notes
Color: Ripe cherry color with ruby tones, medium-high depth.
On the nose: Complex nose with spicy undertones and red fruits. Elegant classicism with hints of jam, toffee, chocolate, and spices.
On the palate: Good structure on the palate, flavorful, meaty, well-balanced with a fruity load. Broad and elegant on the palate. Mature and serious finish. Aromatic aftertaste of great finesse.
Bodegas Franco-Españolas is a true benchmark among the historic wineries of our country. Founded in 1890 by the Frenchman Frederick Anglade, from the Anglade firm, together with other Spanish partners (hence the name “Franco-Españolas”), it is now entirely Spanish-owned and has been in the hands of the Eguizábal family since 1983.
Located in the heart of Logroño, Bodegas Franco-Españolas caters to the current tastes of consumers while respecting the winery's historical legacy, because, as they themselves state, “there are few things better than a good classic.” Its facilities, featuring elegant architecture, span 59,000 square meters, and its underground cellars house 15,000 barrels where their Crianza, Reserva, and Gran Reserva wines are aged.
