The 2007 Ramon Bilbao Crianza has made with 100% Riojan Tempranillo.
A careful selection of grapes from vineyards in Haro and surrounding areas (Armentari, Los Hoyos, La Cañada, El Pago and Arenales) picked during the second week in October.
After fermentation at controlled temperatures, the wine was aged for 14 months in American oak casks. This was followed by another 8 months in our underground bottle racks.
Bright, deep, cherry-red. Intense aromas of ripe black berries to the nose accompanied with balsamic touches which are reminiscent of coconut and liquorice. It is fresh and pleasant in the mouth with a noticeable texture where the smokey and fruit assembled nuances reappear. Long and enfolding finish.
Serve at 16°C (60,8 °F) to 18°C (64,4 °F). Try with cold cuts, light cheeses, and meat, and even blue fish.
What the critics say...
Peñin Guide: 88 points(01/01/2011)
Deep cherry color. Aroma of ripe fruit, smoke, fine cocoa, spicy, complex. Palate: meaty, fatty, tasty, ripe tannins.
Pairing: Aged Cheese, Game Animals, Grilled Red Meats, Legume, Roasts, Stews.
Ramon Bilbao possesses an important production of own vineyard (75 hectares in Haro, Briones, Abalos, San Vicente of Sonsierra, Cihuri, Anguciana and Cuzcurrita del Rio Tirón) besides a vineyard property controlled by farmers of the area.
