Ramón Bilbao Edición Limitada Garnacha 2021 is pure lightness and freshness: high-altitude vineyards, fermentation in concrete, and subtle barrel aging to preserve the fruit.
General features
General Information
Ramón Bilbao Edición Limitada Garnacha 2021 comes from selected vineyards in Grávalos, Arnedo, and Monte Yerga, in Rioja Oriental, at 600 meters altitude. Alluvial soils with a limestone substrate, east-west orientation, and a Mediterranean climate contributed freshness and delicacy to the wine. The garnacha vines are cultivated in low trellises with sustainable practices, which give the wine its floral and fruity character.
The fermentation is carried out in concrete tanks at low temperature, incorporating 5% whole clusters to provide freshness and tannins. Subsequently, the wine ages for 12 months in second and third-use French oak barrels, preserving the fruit and the characteristic elegance of garnacha.
Founded in 1924, Ramón Bilbao is one of the most iconic wineries in Rioja. Its philosophy combines tradition and innovation, with a strong commitment to sustainability and the authentic expression of the terroir. Its Ramón Bilbao Edición Limitada Garnacha reflects its dedication to uniqueness and freshness.
Ramón Bilbao Edición Limitada Garnacha 2021 pairs perfectly with white meats, poultry, roasted vegetables, and semi-cured cheeses.
Creators' opinion
Ramón Bilbao Edición Limitada Garnacha is a wine with an open ruby color. Nose with fresh red fruit, floral notes, and subtle spices. Smooth and velvety on the palate, with wrapped tannins, balanced acidity, and a vibrant finish.
The winery
Winery
Founded in 1924 by Ramón Bilbao Murga himself, since 1999 Bodegas Ramón Bilbao has been part of Grupo Zamora, which is owned by the Restoy Zamora family. From its extensive experience, its position as a pioneering company in the “art” of barrel aging stands out. In its most recent phase, its spectacular growth (from producing 600,000 bottles to 3,000,000 bottles today) and the modernization plan for its facilities and wine styles are noteworthy, largely due to the acquisition of productive vineyards and the planting of new vines in Rioja.
Located in Haro, the heart of Rioja wine, Ramón Bilbao is one of the wineries with the most tradition and prestige in the Rioja Alta. Its long history, supported by its excellent fieldwork and the application of modern winemaking, places it among the benchmark brands of Rioja vineyards. Its winemaker, Rodolfo Bastida, played an active role in the renewal carried out in the 1990s to give Rioja wines greater fruit presence and concentration. Ramón Bilbao owns 180 hectares of its own vineyards and oversees an additional 818 hectares from regional growers.
In 2010, Ramón Bilbao expanded its reach to the D.O. Rueda to produce interesting Verdejos. With the 2016 vintage, they inaugurated their own winery in this region, the homeland of Verdejo, where they already have 60 hectares of vineyards.