Ratings
Overall rating 7.8 (The Reverse Wine Snob).
Awards
Silver at International Wine & Spirit Competition; Gold at Mundus Vini.
Identity
| Producer | Bodegas Bilbaínas |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Crianza |
| Grapes | Tempranillo |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Ruby with violet hues. |
| Aroma | Intense dark fruit, licorice, violet notes, vanilla, toasted coffee, floral hints and subtle roasted flavours. |
| Palate | Balanced, soft and fresh; medium body with soft tannins and good structure. |
| Finish | Long finish with lingering cocoa, caramel and vanilla notes. |
| Food Pairing | Old Dutch cheese, stews, lamb rack, grilled BBQ meat. |
| Aging Potential | Drink now and can age up to 3 years. |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 14.0 |
| Aging Process | Aged in American oak barriques for 12 months (15% new oak). |
| Fermentation | Alcoholic fermentation followed by two weeks of maceration. |
Terroir
| Soil | Limestone, marl and sandstone. |
| Harvest Type | Manual |
| Harvest Desc | Hand‑picked grapes; careful manual pruning and harvesting. |
Interesting facts
| Flagship wine of Bodegas Bilbaínas for over 100 years; favored by Winston Churchill. |
Logistics
| Cork | Cork |