This famous Spanish winery was founded in 1924 by Ramon Bilbao Murga, an experienced wine maker and merchant who began to sell his wines in 1896 from premises at Calle Las Cuevas in Haro. Ramon Bilbao was a forward-looking grape grower; a pioneer in the art of ageing wines. The winery was handed down from one generation to the next until the year 1966, when Ramon Bilbao Pozo, the last of the descendants, died. In 1972 the business was converted into a corporation with new shareholders. New facilities were built, also in Haro. The new company wished to continue the work of its founder, Ramon Bilbao, and concentrated on making age worthy wines, enhanced by the care and know-how of people who love wine above all else.
100% Albariño grape from the Salnés Valley
Hand sorted clusters only.
Chill settled and fermented at low temperature. Long lees contact prior bottling.
Golden straw colour with greenish tints, strong floral aroma and plenty of subtleties. In the mouth the juicy taste of exotic fruits come out withpineapple, passion fruit and lychee.
Ideal to have with fish and shellfish.
100% Tempranillo
On the nose, this dark cherry red, nearly black wine unfolds with powerful aromas of seasoned fruit, black cherries and black fruit over a discreet balsamic background imparted by the quality wood used in the coopereage. Noticeable tones of fresh roasted coffee beans, cedar wood and graphite are aslo present while the sandy and chalky terroir add the characteristics of flint and aromatic herbs. On the mouth it shows a fine structure, it is potent and in full evolution. Aged 15 months in new American and French oak barrels.
Enjoy with meat and game dishes, mature cheeses, and casseroles.
100% Tempanillo
“Dark intense crimson with purple/pink edge. The nose offers oaky scents of sweet coconut and smokey vanilla followed by autumn berries, liquorice, blackberry jam and smoked meats. The mouth entry is fairly intense, quite full bodied with a nice balance of oak and fruit weight, firm tannins and a long rich spicy finish. Rather excellent. “ International Wine & Spirits 2010”
90% Tempranillo, 5% Graciano, 5% Garnacha
This deep ruby-red , brick-red rimmmed wine is fragrant with the aromas of bonfire and dried plum spread along the palate where the hints of stewed fruit emerge. In the mouth it is lively and evokes flavours of raisins which sweetens it and are harmoius with the characteristics imparted by the 30 months cooperage in American Oak. Once bottled this wine is aged further for another 36 months in underground bottle racks, in complete quiet and darkness.
Pairs well with roast lamb, red meat and rich sauces.
90% Riojan Tempranillo, 10% Mazuelo and Graciano
Intense and dense cherry-red. Pre-dominating aromas of violets, blackberries, cedar, leather and spice box. On the palate the structure is medium and plays with various fruits and a genuine taste of ripen blackcurrant with a good balance and a pure finish. It shows juicy and flows broadly with a long finish. Aged: For 20 months in American oak barrels. Followed by another 20 months in complete quietness. It pairs perfectly with curries, marinated fish and spicy dishes, traditional red meats and cured cheeses.
100% Riojan Tempranillo – harvested from 70 year plus vines
Opaque purple color; on the nose this wine offers a brooding bouquet of toast, espresso, licorice, lavender and blackerry. On the palate it has layers of fruit bordering on opulent with outstanding volume and concentration.
Aged: For 24 months in new French Allier oak barrels with a toasting level specifically determined for the vintage. The wine is bottled without being subjected to any fining or filtering.
100% Riojan Tempranillo
Bright, deep, cherry-red with intense aromas of ripe black berries on the nose accompanied with balsamic notes which are reminiscent of coconut and liquorice.The wine is fresh and pleasant in the mouth with a distinctive texture owing to the smoke and fruit nuances. Long and enfolding finish.
Aged for 14 months in American oak barrels.
Followed by another 8 months in underground bottle racks.
100% Riojan Tempranillo
The nose of this cherry red wine is fragrant and evolves from blackberries and plum, to sandelwood and cinnamon, which envelope its smokey undertones. Its solid tannins support the fruit, give structure and provide a long finish.Coopered for 14 months in new French oak, the ageing process is completed in underground bottle racks for a further 10 months.
Perfect with beef, smoked meats, soft cheeses. Mexican dishes and spicy Chinese cuisine.
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