Ramon Bilbao Rioja Gran Reserva 2016
94 Points - Wine Enthusiast. A wine produced only in excellent vintages from over 60 year old vines situated in the Rioja Alta. This is a classic Rioja with a modern touch characterising the Ramón Bilbao style and philosophy. Elegant and complex nose with aromas of ripe fruit, blackberry, plum, hints of cherry. Spicy with aromatic herbs such as rosemary, there is a clear presence of oak barrels and hints of sweet spices, pastries and nougat combined with roasted flavours and cocoa.Â
Wine Press Ratings
94 Points - Wine Enthusiast (2016 Vintage)
"A complex of aromas and flavors showcasing dusty spices, blackberries and chocolate, tobacco, saffron, and earth with an almost minty lift. Tannins and flavors are rich and compelling with the substance to develop further."
About the Producer
Bodegas Ramon Bilbao have adopted a philosophy centred on giving their wines their own personal expression of Rioja Alta. Their aim is to define a fresh and elegant style, producing fruitier wines, in which the character of the grape is fully expressed, rather than hidden behind an excess of wood.Â
Taste
Winemakers tasting notes:Â Garnet red colour with medium to high intensity. Bright and in excellent condition. Elegant and complex nose. Aromas of ripe fruit, blackberry, plum, hints of cherry. Spicy with aromatic herbs such as rosemary, from our most outlying vineyards. There is a clear presence of select oak barrels. Hints of sweet spices, pastries and nougat combined with roasted flavours and cocoa. Long, persistent and full-bodied in the mouth. There is a crisp acidity, ensuring a long life, and tamed tannins. A wine in perfect condition which will evolve within the bottle in coming years.
94 Points - Wine Enthusiast. A wine produced only in excellent vintages from over 60 year old vines situated in the Rioja Alta. This is a classic Rioja with a modern touch characterising the Ramón Bilbao style and philosophy. Elegant and complex nose with aromas of ripe fruit, blackberry, plum, hints of cherry. Spicy with aromatic herbs such as rosemary, there is a clear presence of oak barrels and hints of sweet spices, pastries and nougat combined with roasted flavours and cocoa.Â
Wine Press Ratings
94 Points - Wine Enthusiast (2016 Vintage)
"A complex of aromas and flavors showcasing dusty spices, blackberries and chocolate, tobacco, saffron, and earth with an almost minty lift. Tannins and flavors are rich and compelling with the substance to develop further."
About the Producer
Bodegas Ramon Bilbao have adopted a philosophy centred on giving their wines their own personal expression of Rioja Alta. Their aim is to define a fresh and elegant style, producing fruitier wines, in which the character of the grape is fully expressed, rather than hidden behind an excess of wood.Â
Taste
Winemakers tasting notes:Â Garnet red colour with medium to high intensity. Bright and in excellent condition. Elegant and complex nose. Aromas of ripe fruit, blackberry, plum, hints of cherry. Spicy with aromatic herbs such as rosemary, from our most outlying vineyards. There is a clear presence of select oak barrels. Hints of sweet spices, pastries and nougat combined with roasted flavours and cocoa. Long, persistent and full-bodied in the mouth. There is a crisp acidity, ensuring a long life, and tamed tannins. A wine in perfect condition which will evolve within the bottle in coming years.
Description
94 Points - Wine Enthusiast. A wine produced only in excellent vintages from over 60 year old vines situated in the Rioja Alta. This is a classic Rioja with a modern touch characterising the Ramón Bilbao style and philosophy. Elegant and complex nose with aromas of ripe fruit, blackberry, plum, hints of cherry. Spicy with aromatic herbs such as rosemary, there is a clear presence of oak barrels and hints of sweet spices, pastries and nougat combined with roasted flavours and cocoa.Â
Wine Press Ratings
94 Points - Wine Enthusiast (2016 Vintage)
"A complex of aromas and flavors showcasing dusty spices, blackberries and chocolate, tobacco, saffron, and earth with an almost minty lift. Tannins and flavors are rich and compelling with the substance to develop further."
About the Producer
Bodegas Ramon Bilbao have adopted a philosophy centred on giving their wines their own personal expression of Rioja Alta. Their aim is to define a fresh and elegant style, producing fruitier wines, in which the character of the grape is fully expressed, rather than hidden behind an excess of wood.Â
Taste
Winemakers tasting notes:Â Garnet red colour with medium to high intensity. Bright and in excellent condition. Elegant and complex nose. Aromas of ripe fruit, blackberry, plum, hints of cherry. Spicy with aromatic herbs such as rosemary, from our most outlying vineyards. There is a clear presence of select oak barrels. Hints of sweet spices, pastries and nougat combined with roasted flavours and cocoa. Long, persistent and full-bodied in the mouth. There is a crisp acidity, ensuring a long life, and tamed tannins. A wine in perfect condition which will evolve within the bottle in coming years.
