Viña Pomal Reserva 2018
A classic that reinvents itself every vintage
Viña Pomal Reserva 2018 is the true expression of Rioja Alta and a benchmark of the winemaking tradition of the region. With over a century of history, this red wine comes from a unique vineyard in Haro, where the tempranillo grape reveals all its character. The golden label, exclusive to Vinoselección, enhances its distinction and makes this reserva a unique opportunity due to its exceptional quality-price ratio. Critics also love it, with a rating of 91 points from Robert Parker and 92 from the Guía Peñín.
Viña Pomal Reserva 2018 is the true expression of Rioja Alta and a benchmark of the winemaking tradition of the region. With over a century of history, this red wine comes from a unique vineyard in Haro, where the tempranillo grape reveals all its character. Its classic production and 18-month aging in American oak, followed by bottle resting, provide it with balance, complexity, and elegance. The golden label exclusive to Vinoselección enhances its distinction and makes this reserva a unique opportunity due to its exceptional quality-price ratio.
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General features
Type of wine
Region
Grape variety
100% Tempranillo
Type of barrel
American oak barrels, 20% new
Barrel aging time
18 months
Capacity (cl)
75
Alcohol content (% vol.)
14
General Information
Viña Pomal Reserva 2018 is a red wine that reflects the essence of Rioja Alta and the greatness of an extraordinary vineyard. Its history is tied to that of Bodegas Bilbaínas, founded in 1901 and located in Haro, the epicenter of the D.O.Ca Rioja. This winery boasts 90 hectares of its own vineyards and takes pride in combining tradition and precision, applying innovative viticulture that protects nature and ensures maximum quality. Its century-old legacy makes each bottle a testament to authenticity and prestige.
The production of Viña Pomal Reserva 2018 follows the classic Rioja method: destemming, crushing, and a moderately long maceration, followed by alcoholic and malolactic fermentations. The wine spends 18 months in American oak barrels—20% new—with three natural rackings, and then rests for at least two years in the bottle before being released to the market. This process ensures a complex aromatic profile and impeccable structure.
With its golden label, exclusive to Vinoselección, Viña Pomal Reserva 2018 becomes a collector’s wine and a unique opportunity for Rioja lovers. Its exceptional quality-to-price ratio makes it irresistible: a renewed classic that shines with elegance and deserves a privileged place on your table and in your cellar.
It has received a score of 91 points from the guru Robert Parker (The Wine Advocate) and 92 points from the Guía Peñín de los Vinos de España. It will captivate you because it is a wine that combines tradition and excellence, capable of evoking emotion from the very first sip, and with an outstanding aging potential. Enjoy it paired with dishes such as chickpea stew with tripe or a pepper-crusted steak.
Tasting notes
In appearance, it displays an intense cherry color with a bright ruby rim, reflecting its elegance and classic character.
On the nose, it offers great intensity, with floral notes and red fruits intertwined with hints of vanilla and delicate roasted nuances from its aging in American oak.
On the palate, it is persistent and balanced, with polished tannins and a firm structure that conveys the nobility of great Rioja reservas.
The winery
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Located in the famous wine region of the Barrio de la Estación in Haro, Bodegas Bilbaínas is one of the historic and benchmark wineries in Rioja. Its origins date back to 1859, when the Bordeaux house Savignon Frères et Cie, fleeing the phylloxera plague, settled in Haro to produce and export wine to France. In 1901, a group of entrepreneurs from Bilbao acquired the facilities, also building a new and monumental winery with underground cellars. Thus, the Bodegas Bilbaínas company was definitively established.
In a short time, its wines gained a strong reputation. So much so that in 1925, this house was honored with the title of Supplier to the Royal Household and Heritage. In 1997, the winery became part of the Grupo Codorníu, undergoing a profound renovation of its facilities and vineyards, as well as a modernization of its wine styles.
Today, Bodegas Bilbaínas boasts an exceptionally extensive estate-owned vineyard in La Rioja: 250 hectares spread across the Haro region, within the subzone of Rioja Alta; and it has enviably solid brands that encompass different styles: from the most classic Viña Pomal, to La Vicalanda (Alta Expresión) and the more modern and youthful Viña Zaco.