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Ramón Bilbao is one of the wineries with the longest history in Rioja. Its entry into the 21st century came with a modernisation in its winemaking style that did not affect its essence. Ramón Bilbao Reserva 2019 is the latest vintage of a traditional Rioja aged in American oak and designed from a classic blend in the D.O.Ca.: tempranillo as the base, complemented by graciano and mazuelo.
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General features
Type of wine
Region
Grape variety
Graciano, 90% Tempranillo, Mazuelo
Type of barrel
American oak barrel
Barrel aging time
20 months
Capacity (cl)
75
General Information
B. Ramón Bilbao wines enjoy significant recognition in the Spanish market. Benchmarks of renewed classicism, they place the emphasis on the fruit. Ramón Bilbao Reserva 2019 comes from a selection of vineyards grown in the Rioja Alta subzone, with Tempranillo (90%), Mazuelo and Graciano varieties. Vines over 40 years old, bush-trained and harvested by hand in 15 kg boxes. Its careful winemaking was completed with a long ageing of 20 months in American-oak barrels, followed by several more months refining in the bottle before being released onto the market.
Founded in 1924 and located in Haro, the heart of Rioja wine, Ramón Bilbao is one of the wineries with the longest tradition and reputation in Rioja Alta. Its winemaker, Rodolfo Bastida, played a key role in the renewal that swept Rioja in the 1990s, giving wines greater fruit expression and concentration. A winery with significant presence in the local market that also has the approval of international critics and a good number of awards for its wines.
Since 1999, Bodegas Ramón Bilbao has belonged to the Restoy-Zamora family, one of Spain's most important beverage companies, which also owns wineries such as Mar de frades, Cruz de Alba, Pommery and Ramón Bilbao Rueda.
Ramón Bilbao Reserva 2019 is a red wine under the D.O.Ca. Rioja designation, ideal to pair with red meat, game and mature cheeses.
Creators' opinion
Ramón Bilbao Reserva displays a medium-high intensity ruby red colour, with tears; clean and bright. Frank and complex. With nuances of red fruit from the cool vineyards of Rioja Alta. Balsamic and spicy aromas, all in perfect balance with aromas of leather, tobacco leaf and tea after bottle ageing. It is long, with fresh acidity, creamy and pleasant tannins. In short, a balanced wine, harmonious and ready to enjoy.
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.