Viña Pomal Reserva 2019
The most exclusive Viña Pomal Reserva... and from an Excellent vintage!
Viña Pomal Reserva 2019 is the second vintage of this special edition of one of Rioja’s best-selling aged wines, a collector’s red with a unique label that can only be obtained through Vinoselección. Enjoy an elegant and exclusive Reserva, which also belongs to a vintage rated as Excellent.
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General features
Type of wine
Region
Grape variety
100% Tempranillo
Type of barrel
Aged in American oak barrels, approximately 20% of which are new.
Type of bottle
Bordeaux Bottle
Barrel aging time
18 months
Capacity (cl)
75
General Information
Viña Pomal Reserva 2019 originates from the iconic Rioja Alta region and is crafted with grapes from Bodegas Bilbaínas vineyards in Haro. These vineyards embody the classic identity of the area and allow the Tempranillo variety to showcase its character in this wine. Viña Pomal Reserva 2019 is the second vintage — in this case, rated as Excellent in Rioja — exclusively labelled for Vinoselección, featuring a gold label that also makes it a true collector’s red wine.
The production of Viña Pomal Reserva 2019 follows the traditional Rioja method: destemming and crushing with moderate maceration, followed by alcoholic and malolactic fermentation to achieve a balanced extraction. After vinification, the wine matures for 18 months in American oak barrels, with approximately 20% new barrels, and undergoes three natural racking processes before resting in the bottle, contributing to a complex aromatic profile and a rounded, polished structure.
Bodegas Bilbaínas was founded in 1901 in Haro, blending centuries-old tradition with modern techniques in vineyard and cellar management, under the technical supervision of professionals such as Mayte Calvo de la Banda and as part of the Raventós Codorníu Group. The philosophy of Bodegas Bilbaínas — respect for raw materials, responsible vineyard management, and pursuit of quality — is reflected in Viña Pomal Reserva 2019, a wine that combines historical legacy with contemporary standards within the D.O.Ca. Rioja.
Viña Pomal Reserva 2019 pairs particularly well with game stews, roast lamb or beef, grilled meats, or hearty stews with concentrated sauces, as well as with cured sausages and aged cheeses.
Tasting notes
Appearance: Features an intense cherry colour with a bright ruby edge, well covered and with tears indicating good concentration and ageing.
Nose: Expressive aromas where ripe red fruit blends with floral notes and hints of vanilla and toast from ageing in American oak; the tempranillo adds character and finesse.
Palate: On the palate, it is balanced and persistent, with polished tannins and a firm structure supporting a long, elegant finish.
The winery
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Bodegas Riojanas is one of the great centenary wineries of Rioja, founded in 1890 in Cenicero by two families with a winemaking tradition: the Frías and the Artacho families. Today, Bodegas Riojanas continues to be led by the descendants of the founding families, with Santiago Frías at the helm. The five generations that have steered this illustrious winery have consolidated and perpetuated its prestige, based on two historic brands: Viña Albina, a label born at the dawn of the 20th century; and Monte Real, created in the 1930s with grapes from a vineyard in Cenicero by the French winemaker Gabriel Larrendat.
Bodegas Riojanas was one of the wineries that participated in the creation of the Rioja Denomination of Origin in 1925, and from the 1930s onwards, it forged its reputation as a master in the art of aging wines. It has more than 600 hectares of vineyards—both owned and controlled—in the heart of Rioja Alta, between the areas of Cenicero and San Vicente de la Sonsierra, divided into more than 1,600 plots of clay-limestone soils. The tempranillo grape is the main protagonist, although there is also a significant extension of mazuelo and graciano, varieties that are ideal for complementing blends.
Over time, Bodegas Riojanas has diversified its activities, launching new projects in other denominations of origin: Toro (Bodegas Torreduero), Bierzo, Rueda and Ribera del Duero (Bodegas Viore), Rías Baixas (Veiga Naum), Cava (Cum Laude), and Monterrei (Bodegas Gargalo). It also markets the Alacer brand. Bodegas Riojanas is one of the few Spanish wineries listed on the stock exchange.