Versatile Rioja rosé of excellent quality and value
Viña Pomal is a century-old label, a flag-bearer of classic Rioja worldwide, whose first vintage was produced in 1904. This year, to celebrate its 120th anniversary, the winery has refreshed the brand image with a more contemporary aesthetic and more nods to its origin, as we can see in this Viña Pomal Rosado 2025. A wine winner of Silver Medal in the international The Global Rose Masters competition. Essential and seductive.
Viña Pomal is among the handful of historic brands that have helped shape the reputation of Rioja. A century-old label that has successfully adapted to changing times while remaining among the region’s elite producers. Since the last decade, it has also been produced in a rosé version. Here is the new vintage: Viña Pomal Rosado 2025, crafted from Garnacha (70%) and Viura (30%), the traditional grape varieties used for Rioja rosés.
Viña Pomal Rosado is made using the saignée method. After destemming and crushing, the grapes were transferred to tanks where they underwent a 12-hour cold maceration until the must achieved the desired colour. The free-run juice (obtained by gravity without mechanical pressure) was then separated from the skins, a process known as saignée. Fermentation subsequently took place at a low temperature of 14°C in order to preserve the wine’s fresh, varietal aromas.
The grapes come from vineyards located in Rioja Alta, an area under Atlantic influence where these varieties develop the ideal acidity for producing expressive, vibrant rosés. Located in the famous Barrio de la Estación in Haro, Bodegas Bilbaínas has embodied the classic Rioja style since 1901. The winery owns the largest vineyard holding in Haro, comprising 250 hectares in one of the most important areas of Rioja Alta. It is also one of the few Rioja “châteaux”, with more than 130 hectares of vineyards surrounding the winery itself.
Viña Pomal is its flagship brand. The winery also produces La Vicalanda and Viña Zaco. These three labels are present in more than 20 countries and receive dozens of accolades every year. Viña Pomal Rosado 2025 is an excellent match for salmon or wild mushroom croquettes, as well as traditional tuna pie.
Consumption features
Pairing
While many rosés linger at light aperitifs, Viña Pomal Rosado 2025 takes it a step further and pairs very well with a varied table: it goes especially well with fresh salads, a vegetable medley, mild rice dishes, pasta with a light sauce, pizza, seafood and oily fish. It is also a good match for ham starters, soft cheeses or grilled vegetables, because its freshness and balance cleanse the palate and leave a pleasant finish.
Unlike many rosés, Viña Pomal Rosado 2025 is produced as a wine of D.O.Ca. Rioja made in La Rioja from Garnacha and Viura, a combination that aims for a fresh, balanced and expressive profile. Its pale, bright pink colour accompanies a subtle nose, with notes of strawberry, raspberry, violet flowers and hints of anise and chamomile, while on the palate it offers a structured, creamy entry, with good acidity and length. Intended to accompany starters, salads, pasta, pizza, rice dishes, seafood and blue fish, it stands out for its versatility and for a friendly character that fits very well as an aperitif and with light dishes.
Tasting notes
View
In the glass, it shows a bright colour with a pale pink hue, clean and delicate, conveying a fresh and elegant image. It presents a luminous and attractive appearance.
Nose
While many rosés stay with a simple and linear nose, Viña Pomal Rosado 2025 bets on a more nuanced and delicate expression. It presents with a subtle and fragrant aroma, in which notes of strawberry and raspberry stand out, accompanied by floral notes of violet. In the background there are nuances of chamomile and an aniseed and spiced profile that adds greater complexity. The result is a fresh, clean and well-defined nose, designed to offer greater aromatic richness from the first approach.
Mouth
Viña Pomal Rosado 2025 stands out on the palate for a structured and velvety entry, designed to accompany starters, rice dishes, pasta, seafood and blue fish with ease. It presents a fresh and balanced mouthfeel, with a well-integrated acidity that provides vitality and supports a wide and expressive sensation. Long and persistent.
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.
