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
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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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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.