Rioja

Rioja is a qualified Designation of origin (DOCa) of Spain with which to distinguish certain wines produced in areas of the autonomous communities of La Rioja and the Basque Country mainly, and, to a lesser extent in Navarra and Castile and Leon, (less than 2,5 km2). By the diverse orographic and climatic there are three sub-areas of production —Rioja Alta, Rioja Baja and Rioja Alavesa— where originate the wines of different characteristics. The average annual production of Rioja wine is of 250 millions of litres (85% red wine and 15% white wine and rosé). Rioja wines are fresh, aromatic, well balanced composition and excellent bouquet.

The wine of the DO Rioja is identified by their labels and seals numbered. It is the appellation of origin is chosen by the consumers both inside and outside the house, a 36% and 27%, respectively, of the drinks.

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US vino tinto great Murua 2017

Expressive and personal, VS it is the last blend created by Bodegas Murua. The winery continues its philosophy of Rioja purely craftsman, but looking, at the same time, a modern style that inspires a wine full of freshness and fruit undertones.
The VS de Murua is a wine that is velvety, that illustrates very well the balanced blend of the fruit of our grapes in the aroma of mount alava minty and floral.
Foster of 16 months in French oak barrels (30%) and american (70%).
Red wine Valenciso Reserva Magnum 5L

Valenciso produces a single red wine, always booking and always elegant. Refined, sophisticated and versatile, always set according to both the palates classics such as modern about its extraordinary qualities. On the nose it shows aromas of spice and fruit, a great complexity that reaches to grow in the cup from a timid openness. Good balance between fruit and wood, with volume aromatic.Pairing
Sticky rice with mushrooms and pork ribs, loin of iberian pork with caramelized, lentils stewed with chorizo sausage and vegetables.
Awards
92 points guide Parker
92 points James Suckling
Red wine Valenciso Reserva Magnum 3L

Valenciso produces a single red wine, always booking and always elegant. Refined, sophisticated and versatile, always set according to both the palates classics such as modern about its extraordinary qualities. On the nose it shows aromas of spice and fruit, a great complexity that reaches to grow in the cup from a timid openness. Good balance between fruit and wood, with volume aromatic.Pairing
Sticky rice with mushrooms and pork ribs, loin of iberian pork with caramelized, lentils stewed with chorizo sausage and vegetables.
Awards
92 points guide Parker
92 points James Suckling
Red wine Valenciso Reserva 2011 Magnum

Valenciso produces a single red wine, always booking and always elegant. Refined, sophisticated and versatile, always set according to both the palates classics such as modern about its extraordinary qualities. On the nose it shows aromas of spice and fruit, a great complexity that reaches to grow in the cup from a timid openness. Good balance between fruit and wood, with volume aromatic.Pairing
Sticky rice with mushrooms and pork ribs, loin of iberian pork with caramelized, lentils stewed with chorizo sausage and vegetables.
Awards
92 points guide Parker
92 points James Suckling
Red wine Bodegas Baigorri – Baigorri Reserva 2008 Magnum

Red wine elaborated with grapes of the variety Tempranillo. Only used vines are considered old, with reduced production. Macerations long in stainless steel tanks and in tinos wood. Stirred natural gravity. Malolactic fermentation and 18 months aging in new French oak barrels.PairingGreat expressiveness with game meats, roast lamb, pig, birds and dishes of high cuisine.
Red wine Bodegas Baigorri – Baigorri Crianza Magnum 3L

Red wine elaborated with grapes of the variety Tempranillo, Grenache and other small proportions of other indigenous grapes. All have been hand-selected, using selection tables for vibration and weight. Long macerations and fermentations intercellular deposits special. 14 months aging in barrels of French and american oak.PairingIt is a wine ideal for any type of cooked, seasonal vegetables, white meat and hunting light, rice and tapas in general.
Red wine Bodegas Baigorri – Baigorri Crianza Magnum

Red wine elaborated with grapes of the variety Tempranillo, Grenache and other small proportions of other indigenous grapes. All have been hand-selected, using selection tables for vibration and weight. Long macerations and fermentations intercellular deposits special. 14 months aging in barrels of French and american oak.PairingIt is a wine ideal for any type of cooked, seasonal vegetables, white meat and hunting light, rice and tapas in general.
Viña Pomal Reserva Magnum

Viña Pomal Centenario was created to commemorate the 100 years of the foundation of the company Bodegas Bilbaínas. A red wine that sums up a century of the history of wine in la rioja. If with the add 2011 Viña Pomal Centenario Reserva won a Gold Medal at Mundus Vini, the harvest 2012 maintains the quality and the elegance that so much fame have been given to one of the riojas essential.DEVELOPMENT (VINIFICATION)
Viña Pomal Centenario is made from a selection of parcels from our vineyards D. O. Ca. Rioja. Fermentation 28 ° C and a maceration total 3 weeks. Are breeding during 18 months in american oak barrels, a 20% new. At this time, the rackings allow us to go into clearing by natural decantation the wine. After its passage through the barrel, this red wine remains two years in bottle before release onto the market.
VINEYARD (VITICULTURE)
The finca Viña Pomal is made by 90 hectares of vineyard D. O. Ca. Rioja. Nestled in the municipality of Haro and less than 2 kilometres of the winery, located in one of the most beautiful areas of the city; through them we can enjoy the passage of the river Ebro through the conchas of Haro. Combine on our farm different ecosystems in function of the variability of the soil and the sun exposure, what that translates to in a comprehensive selection of homogeneous areas. The viticulture is applied arises from a mixture between traditional rioja and the precision, resulting in a growing commitment to innovation in order to protect the nature, always under the parameters of maximum quality.
PAIRING
Ideal to accompany dishes such as rice with meat, grilled vegetables, cold cuts and cured cheeses.
Red wine – Viña Pomal Centenario Crianza Magnum

Viña Pomal Centenario Crianza is a wine special, commemorative of the centenary of the brand. A perfect balance between the classic nature of a red crianza from Rioja, and a presence of fruit more noticeable.DEVELOPMENT (VINIFICATION)
Viña Pomal Centenario Crianza is characterized by a vinification traditional: after de-stemming and crushing takes place the alcoholic fermentation. Maceration total is two weeks, looking for a structure of wines, soft, pleasant and with great intensity of fruit. Twelve months in american oak barrels (15% new) we bring the complexity and the maturity necessary to complete the expression of this red wine Reserve.
VINEYARD (VITICULTURE)
The finca Viña Pomal is made by 90 hectares of vineyards. Nestled in the municipality of Haro and less than 2 kilometres of the winery, located in one of the most beautiful areas of the city; through them we can enjoy the passage of the river Ebro through the conchas of Haro.Combine on our farm D. O. Ca. Rioja the different ecosystems in function of the variability of the soil and the sun exposure, what that translates to in a comprehensive selection of homogeneous areas. The viticulture is applied arises from a mixture between traditional rioja and the precision, resulting in a growing commitment to innovation in order to protect the nature, always under the parameters of maximum quality. The work of our own vineyards, we add a demanding grape selection of our suppliers of Rioja Alta.
PAIRING
Viña Pomal Centenario Crianza harmonizes perfectly with light dishes such as rice dishes, cheeses, pates, stews, vegetables, fish... in addition to the typical dishes that combine traditionally with the aged red wines.
Great Golden Bacchus 2019

Red wine Rioja – Bordón Gran Reserva

Great Bacchus of Gold to Bordón Gran Reserva 2009BORDÓN Gran Reserva 2009 he has been awarded with the Great Gold Medal in the international Competition Bacchus, after a blind tasting during four days of 1.650 references national and international. A wine that also has a Large Gold Medal to the World of Tempranillo.VineyardsMade with Tempranillo, Graciano and Mazuelo from vineyards from the 3 sub-zones of Rioja with different types of soils: Rioja Alta, Rioja Alavesa and Rioja Eastern slopes of the Sierra de la demanda, with north facing.ElaborationThe selection of the fruit, the processing is based on the de-stemming of the bunches and soft pressing of the grapes to make the alcoholic fermentation and the malolactic fermentation.FosterThe wine is aged in new barrels and second year of white oak (Ohio) medium toast and French oak for 30 months, with a racking every 6 months to facilitate the natural clarification. Subsequently remains in the bottle 36 months for fine tuning
Viña Pomal Centenario Reserva

Viña Pomal Centenario was created to commemorate the 100 years of the foundation of the company Bodegas Bilbaínas. A red wine that sums up a century of the history of wine in la rioja. If with the add 2011 Viña Pomal Centenario Reserva won a Gold Medal at Mundus Vini, the harvest 2012 maintains the quality and the elegance that so much fame have been given to one of the riojas essential.DEVELOPMENT (VINIFICATION)
Viña Pomal Centenario is made from a selection of parcels from our vineyards D. O. Ca. Rioja. Fermentation 28 ° C and a maceration total 3 weeks. Are breeding during 18 months in american oak barrels, a 20% new. At this time, the rackings allow us to go into clearing by natural decantation the wine. After its passage through the barrel, this red wine remains two years in bottle before release onto the market.
VINEYARD (VITICULTURE)
The finca Viña Pomal is made by 90 hectares of vineyard D. O. Ca. Rioja. Nestled in the municipality of Haro and less than 2 kilometres of the winery, located in one of the most beautiful areas of the city; through them we can enjoy the passage of the river Ebro through the conchas of Haro. Combine on our farm different ecosystems in function of the variability of the soil and the sun exposure, what that translates to in a comprehensive selection of homogeneous areas. The viticulture is applied arises from a mixture between traditional rioja and the precision, resulting in a growing commitment to innovation in order to protect the nature, always under the parameters of maximum quality.
PAIRING
Ideal to accompany dishes such as rice with meat, grilled vegetables, cold cuts and cured cheeses.
Red wine Bordón Crianza

VineyardsMade with Tempranillo and Grenache vineyards from the 3 sub-zones of Rioja with different types of soils: Rioja Alta, Rioja Alavesa and Rioja Eastern slopes of the Sierra de la demanda, with north facing.
ElaborationThe selection of the fruit, the processing is based on the de-stemming of the bunches and soft pressing of the grapes to make the alcoholic fermentation and the malolactic fermentation.FosterThe wine is aged in barrels of white oak (Ohio) medium toast and French oak for 14 months, with a racking every 4 months to facilitate the natural clarification. Subsequently it remains 6 months in bottle for refinement.PairingLegumes, white meats and grilled, sheep cheese, pastas and fried foods in general
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Rosé wine Bordón

VineyardsBordón rosado is a rosé wine dry, made from the grape varieties Garnacha tinta, from the vineyards of Rioja Oriental and Viura, from vineyards in Rioja Alta.
ElaborationDe-stemming of the bunches and light crushing of the grapes. The fermentation is made in contact with the skins (grape skins) during 12 hours in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 20 ºC.PairingHors d'oeuvres, light dishes, white meat.
Red wine Top of the Booth

Viña Pomal Alto de la Caseta, unique wine from the best parcels of Bodegas Bilbaínas. Only produced in vintages of exceptional, bottles numbered and limited production. It is the maximum expression of the Tempranillo from the Rioja Alta. Color reye cherry dark, Viña Pomal Alto de la Caseta is a red wine Reserve elegant, complex and very aromatic.DEVELOPMENT (VINIFICATION)
De-stemming, with a lot of finesse to not break grains, a selection is made of the grain prior to vatting, eliminating all the plant parts and grains damaged. The fermentation is carried out in bocoyes oak 500 L open, using bazuqueos to improve the extraction. The aging in barrels lasts for 20 months (Reservation).
VINEYARD (VITICULTURE)
The vineyards D. O. Ca. Rioja that surround the Top of the stand were planted in glass for more than 35 years old, on a hillside of south east facing. The soil of the vineyard is cascajoso, loose and structure poor. In this ideal environment for the grape and for the wine to gain complexity, we practice a viticulture integrated and sustainable to charge people with greater experience of the house.
PAIRING
Red meat, cooked, cold meats and cheeses, perfectly matched with Viña Pomal Alto de la Caseta.
AWARDS
97 POINTS GUIDE PROENSA 2017
96 POINTS YEARBOOK OF WINES (THE COUNTRY) 2018
96 POINTS GUÍA GOURMETS 2017
94 POINTS TIM ATKIN (UK) - RIOJA REPORT 2016
93 POINTS ROBERT PARKER 2018
93 POINTS TIM ATKIN (UK) - RIOJA REPORT 2018
93 POINTS GUIDE PEÑÍN 2018
93 POINTS TIM ATKIN (UK) - RIOJA REPORT 2017
93 POINTS ROBERT PARKER 2016
92 POINTS GUIDE PEÑÍN 2017
92 POINTS WINE SPECTATOR 2017
92 POINTS GUIDE PEÑÍN 2016
GREAT GOLD MEDAL TEMPRANILLOS TO THE WORLD - 2016
GOLD MEDAL THE DRINKS BUSINESS - RIOJA MASTERS - 2017
GOLD MEDAL THE DRINKS BUSINESS - RIOJA MASTERS - 2016
BEST RED WINE OF SPAIN AWARD VEREMA - 2017
Red wine Bodegas Baigorri – Baigorri B70

Red wine made from vines very old more of 70 years old grown in small plots in the Sierra de Cantabria. Grapes of the variety Tempranillo hand-selected, grain by grain, using selection tables for vibration and weight. Preparation separate in Barrels open 600 liters. After separating the wine from tears, taking advantage of only the came-from-the-repiso. Malolactic fermentation and 22 months aging in new French oak barrels and grit extra fine.PairingTo accompany any kind of dish high restoration. Also with red meats, game birds and iberian.Awards
Wine Advocate: 2012 94 Points
Red wine ecological Ezar – 714 Ezar Booking

This wine has been subjected to a process of aging in barrels of French oak during a period of 18 months, after which has remained in the bottle to the highest level a minimum of 18 months more.
Production
100% ecologicalPairingA good choice to accompany red meats, hunting of pen-and-roasted. Recommended for the consumption of braised meats or spicy. Perfect companion for stews, vegetables, inlaid, cecina, semi-mature cheeses, smoked fish, grilled vegetables, etc...
Red wine Bodegas Baigorri – Baigorri de Garage

Red wine made from vineyards very old, low production, which makes this one of the wines of high-end and more exclusive this winery, Grapes of the variety Tempranillo hand-selected, grain by grain, using selection tables and vibration. Long macerations and fermentations in tinos wood. Malolactic fermentation, along with its lees in new French oak barrels. A tasting panel decides the time that this wine stays in the barrel.PairingTo accompany any kind of dish, especially the desserts. Also, with grilled vegetables, meats, cooked dishes of a high quality restoration.Awards
92 points guide Peñín
92 points J. Suckling
Red wine – Baigorri Reserva Magnum

Red wine elaborated with grapes of the variety Tempranillo. Only used vines are considered old, with reduced production. Macerations long in stainless steel tanks and in tinos wood. Stirred natural gravity. Malolactic fermentation and 18 months aging in new French oak barrels.PairingGreat expressiveness with game meats, roast lamb, pig, birds and dishes of high cuisine.
Red wine Bodegas Murua – M Murua

To develop M Murua, the grape comes from an exclusive selection of the oldest wine Bodegas Murua has in the area of Elciego:
Caralciego: 70 years and a yield of 1.700 Kg./Has.
Velasquillo: 63 years and a yield of 3.000 Kg./Has.
Harvest
It is carried out manually and in small boxes.
Winemaking
Malolactic fermentation in new barrels of French oak high toast.
Aging
Aging in barrels of French oak (80%) and american (20%) during 14 months.
Red wine Bodegas Baigorri – Baigorri Crianza

Red wine elaborated with grapes of the variety Tempranillo, Grenache and other small proportions of other indigenous grapes. All have been hand-selected, using selection tables for vibration and weight. Long macerations and fermentations intercellular deposits special. 14 months aging in barrels of French and american oak.PairingIt is a wine ideal for any type of cooked, seasonal vegetables, white meat and hunting light, rice and tapas in general.
Red wine Bodegas Murua – Veguín of Murua Gran Reserva

The grapes destined to the wine Veguín of Murua have been selected from vineyards very old, some nearly a hundred years old, located at the foot of the Sierra Cantabria, in the best farms of Bodegas Murua. This particularity limits the production to 2.500 Kg./has. The bunches are collected by hand by professionals who suppress the fruit defective (or immature). Then, in the own winery, it culminates the process with a new selection in the tape.Veguín Gran reserva is only produced in vintages of exceptional and limited editions.Limited production to 11.500 bottlesFoster A slow process of minimum 8 years of ageing between oak barrel and bottle.
Red wine Bodegas Baigorri – Baigorri Carbonic Maceration

Red wine of the year prepared to part with whole clusters and part with beans despalillados of the variety Tempranillo. The pre-fermentation maceration of the grapes cold, fermentations are short, in stainless steel tanks in combination with the traditional treading of the grapes gives this wine a strong personality, making it different from the wines of its kind.PairingIt is a wine intense suitable for salads of the season, inlaid, folders, creams, game dishes, rice black, roasts and red meats.
Wine rosado Bodegas Baigorri – Baigorri Rosado

Rosé wine elaborated with grapes of the variety Tempranillo and Garnacha, grape depalillada and hand-selected, using selection tables and vibration. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts specially selected low temperature in stainless steel tanks, together with their lees. Bottled, avoiding as far as possible, oxidation, in the month of February.PairingIt is a wine particularly suitable for snacks of any kind, fish and seafood .
White wine Bodegas Baigorri – Baigorri White Fermented in a Barrel 2014

White wine elaborated with grapes of the variety Viura and Malvasía. Macerated a few hours with their skins for later move to press. The fermentation and aging is done in new barrels of French oak with a toasty-specific, together with their lees, batonándose regularly during 8 months.
PairingWine is especially indicated for any kind of fish. For its preparation and its structure allows to combine even meat light poultry such as chicken, turkey, partridges, duck...and the different ways to make it. It is a specially selected wine to snacks of cheese, tables of iberian and nuts.
Red wine RB Rioja Bordon Selection

Vineyards
Made with Tempranillo from vineyards from the 3 sub-zones of Rioja with different types of soils: Rioja Alta, Rioja Alavesa and Rioja Eastern slopes of the Sierra de la demanda with north orientation.
Elaboration
The grape previously destemmed, fermented in contact with the skins at an average temperature of 22 ºC. On completion of the fermentation, the wine remains in contact with the skins (grape skins) during 7 days. The de-acidification maloláctia occurs in barrels of new american oak medium toast.FosterThe wine is raised in barrels of new american oak medium toast for 12 months with interruptions every 4 months to perform the decanted. Subsequently the wine is already stabilized continued their evolution in bottle.PairingVegetables substantial, white meat stuffed, beef, lamb, pig, veal, sheep's milk cheeses and pasta made.
White wine – Staff

VineyardsBordón blanco is a dry white wine, made from the white grape variety native to most classic of Rioja, Viura. This variety is also known as Macabeo in other areas, mainly in Catalonia.We use grapes from vineyards of The Rioja Alta that result in this wine of great balance with fruity notes.
ElaborationExtraction of the must and fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 16 C to enhance the fruity aromas of the variety.PairingFish, seafood, vegetables, vegetables, appetizers and goat cheese.
Red wine – Royal Claret
DEVELOPMENT
Performed the alcoholic fermentation and concluded, the deacidification malolactic fermentation the wine goes to the barrels of white oak (Ohio) medium toast. The aging of wine is interrupted every six months to make the traditional racking barrel to barrel. Raised in american oak barrels during 5 months.
PAIRING
The Wine Royal Claret is perfect to accompany, rice, post, vegetables, vegetables, white meats or in sauce, red meat, semi-mature cheeses.
AWARDS
- Recommended, International Wine Challenge, United Kingdom
- Excellent quality/price, Wine & Spirits, United Kingdom
- 83 points, Guía Peñin, Spain
- Recommended, Decanter World Wine Awards 2009, United Kingdom
- Recommended, Philipson & Soderberg , Sweden
- 87 points, Wine Spectator, USA
Red wine Bodegas Baigorri – Baigorri Garnacha

Red wine made from vineyards very old low production. Grapes of the Garnacha variety hand-selected, grain by grain, using selection tables and vibration. The grapes are without compressing marinated in special tanks with temperature control and long fermentations intercellular. The nursery phase lasts 14 months in new barrels of French oak.PairingWhite meat, birds and spices. Seafood and fish cooked (hake, cod...). Cheese, in particular, goat and blue.
Red wine – Viña Paceta

Viña Paceta it is a red wine crianza from the O.D.. Rioja prepared by Bodegas Bilbaínas. It is a single variety of Tempranillo, grape par excellence of the region Rioja.The grapes to form Viña Paceta it comes from an iconic estate nestled in Halo, municipality known for the high density of wineries that you have and the quality of the same.Viña Paceta is formed from the de-stemming of the grapes, that makes a maceration of fifteen days subsequently. The wine ages eventually during 12 months in american oak barrels.
Red wine Marqués de Tomares Excellence

Collection: Manual harvest with baskets.Elaboration: 55% carbonic maceration and 45% grapes destemmed. Maceration for 19 days with 3 stirred daily.Foster: 3 months in new barrel of american oak and 9 months in bottle.
Recommended: It combines perfectly with cheeses, meats soft and blue fish.
Red wine Marqués de Tomares – Monteleiva Crianz

Pairing
Veal, lamb, milk-fed veal, poultry.
Red wine Bodegas Murua – Murua Reserva

Murua Reserva it is a wine of guard, based on delivering the best performance among the tertiary aromas and the wide range of aromas offered by our plots of the Rioja Alavesa. Murua Reserva is a wine long and complex that comes from a patient work of viticulture respectful with the environment and with the tradition of The Rioja.
Made with Tempranillo, Graciano and Mazuelo and temperature-controlled fermentation with a timely follow-up of the maceration. The malolactic fermentation and decanting is carried out in barrels of French and american oak.
Vinification and Ageing:Temperature-controlled fermentation. Timely follow-up of the maceration. The malolactic fermentation and decanting is carried out in barrels of French and american oak. 24 months in barrels of French and american oak (barrels with a maximum use of 3 years old). The aging in bottle of our Reserves to meet a minimum period of 5 years in the bottle underground wine cellar to achieve the optimum degree of maturity and roundness.Awards92 points Peñin guide
Red wine Murua VS 2017

Expressive and personal, VS it is the last blend created by Bodegas Murua. The winery continues its philosophy of Rioja purely craftsman, but looking, at the same time, a modern style that inspires a wine full of freshness and fruit undertones.
The VS de Murua is a wine that is velvety, that illustrates very well the balanced blend of the fruit of our grapes in the aroma of mount alava minty and floral.
Foster of 16 months in French oak barrels (30%) and american (70%).
White wine Murua Fermented in a Barrel

The estate of Murua is composed by 110 hectares of own vineyard. The strains of the autochthonous varieties such as Viura, Malvasía and White Garnacha are between 40 and 80 years of age and are true gems located in the headwaters of the vineyards, cultivated as it was formerly in Elciego and the rest of The Rioja Alavesa.
The add 2016 he presented with a mild winter in terms of temperatures is referred to. The spring was cool and cloudy, delaying the sprouting. Summer came very dry and warm, regaining the time lost in sprouting. The nights were cool, allowing the plant to rest and have a good level of development without suffering. We had exceptional returns due to good weather favorable to obtain a high quality and a good production. The sanitary state was perfect also because of the good weather during the harvest.
Limited production to 7.590 bottles.
VINIFICATION AND AGEINGFollowing a traditional process, the wine was fermented in new barrels of French and american oak for 15 days. Once the fermentation terminated the wine was raised in the same barrels and on their lees during 7 months then moved to the bottle of Murua.
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Red wine ecological Ezar – 714 Ezar Grenache 2015

This wine has been subjected to a process of aging in barrels of French oak for a period of 18 months, after which has remained in the bottle to the highest level a minimum of 18 months more.
Production
100% ecological
Red wine ecological Ezar – 714 Ezar Foster 2013

Production
100% ecologicalPairingThe game meat or strong are ideal for a pairing with this wine. Very suitable for accompany with blue fish, red meat, various types of cheeses, snacks, etc...
White wine organic Ezar – 714 Ezar White 2015

Production
100% ecologicalPairingPerfect companion for young cheese and flash cures, olives, tapas of smoked, carpaccio, fresh salads, mushrooms and cold soups. Especially indicated with fish, rice dishes and seafood, en general. It is a suitable choice for the artichokes and asparagus. Being a white wine with body, it can accompany meats.
Red wine – Bordón Reserva

Vineyards
Made with Tempranillo, Garnacha tinta and Mazuelo from vineyards from the 3 sub-zones of Rioja with different types of soils: Rioja Alta, Rioja Alavesa and Rioja Eastern slopes of the Sierra de la demanda, with north facing.
Elaboration
The selection of the fruit, the processing is based on the de-stemming of the bunches and soft pressing of the grapes to make the alcoholic fermentation and the malolactic fermentation.FosterThe wine is aged in barrels of white oak (Ohio) medium toast and French oak for 18 months, with a racking every 6 months to facilitate the natural clarification. Subsequently remains in the bottle for refinement.PairingLegumes, dishes, grilled meats or in sauces, roasted.
Wine white semi-sweet Bodegas Franco Españolas – Diamond cut

VineyardsIts peculiarity lies in the varieties that compose it: Viura and Chardonnay.Traditionally, the whites from Rioja have been based mostly on the variety Viura. However, the adoption of new varieties by the Regulatory Council, has allowed to investigate new possibilities, new assemblies, and how not to, able to carry out projects that convey new sensations.To Size Diamond you have selected different plots starting from the premise that the age of the vines of Viura must be superior to 30 years old. Strains that are rooted in clay-limestone soils of the north-western Rioja. The planting of Chardonnay is located in the Rioja media, at an altitude of 690 meters. The soil is clayey-sandy.ElaborationPre-maceration in cold, it starts the fermentation of both varieties in order to extract the most aromatic complexity as possible. It paralyzes the fermentation when the sweetness level, acidity and structure are adequate to obtain a wine of high quality.
Pairing Appetizers, Fish, seafood, rice, desserts, cold dishes.
Red wine Valenciso Reserva

Valenciso produces a single red wine, always booking and always elegant. Refined, sophisticated and versatile, always set according to both the palates classics such as modern about its extraordinary qualities. On the nose it shows aromas of spice and fruit, a great complexity that reaches to grow in the cup from a timid openness. Good balance between fruit and wood, with volume aromatic.Pairing
Sticky rice with mushrooms and pork ribs, loin of iberian pork with caramelized, lentils stewed with chorizo sausage and vegetables.
Awards
92 points guide Parker
92 points James Suckling
White wine Valenciso White

Valenciso White fall in love lovers of great white wines. The white Grenache and the last months in the barrel will bring aromas of wood, subtle and respectful with the fruity character of the variety. The result is a very well-balanced wine, it displays citrus aromas and bakery. It is sweet, surrounding, long and fresh. Sheer elegance and strength, in this vintage renews its image with a new bottle in burgundy.Pairing
Hake with a sauce of leeks and clams, cod brandade, wok of vegetables and lobster.
Red wine Viña Pomal Graciano

Viña Pomal embodies the best winemaking tradition of the Rioja Alta, after a hundred years of history making wines of great quality and prestige, added to the superb location of an own vineyard, in the municipality of Haro.Viña Pomal Graciano, it is a wine red author wine Reserve part of the collection of single varietal Bodegas Bilbaínas, Viña Pomal Wines Unique. It comes from vineyards of low yield and strains of more than 35 years old. Very limited production.
DEVELOPMENT (VINIFICATION)
Manual harvest in boxes. At the time of the harvest, we made a selection to carry only the winery those grapes with ripening conditions optimal. Was subjected to two selections, first the cluster, and then the grain after stripping. Fundamental is the removal of berries pasificadas after de-stemming.Fermented with yeast indigenous in open reservoirs, combining bazuqueos and reassembled. The maceration was 21 days and fermented at 26 ºC, attempting to extract gently.
VINEYARD (VITICULTURE)
Comes from our farm Vicuana, located in the heart of the Neighborhood of the station Haro. Soils swiss, with high richness in limestone. Performance 4.000 kg/ha and strains of 40 years of the D. O. Ca. Rioja.Area of clear atlantic influence, that leads to limit the ripening of the graciano. A wine that is solely produced to add that the Graciano gets mature exceptionally (2007, 2010, 2012).
PAIRING
Cheeses, seafood, birds and stews, spicy paired perfectly with Viña Pomal Graciano.
AWARDS
93 POINTS TASTING ANDREAS LARSSON 2017
91 POINTS TIM ATKIN (UK) - RIOJA REPORT 2017
91 POINTS TIM ATKIN (UK) - RIOJA REPORT 2016
GOLD MEDAL THE DRINKS BUSINESS - RIOJA MASTERS - 2018
SILVER MEDAL THE RIOJA MASTERS - 2017