Ramón Bilbao Crianza Limited Edition is made from Tempranillo riojano 100%. Selective harvesting by hand. In the selection table of the winery, the best clusters are selected to be fermented in crafted wood vats at a controlled temperature. Ageing for 14 months in new French oak barrels. Posterior ageing in bottle in an underground basement for 10 extra months.
Tasting notes: Cherry red colour. Nose: blackberry and plum aromas. Sandalwood and cinnamon nuances with exotic wood hints.
What the critics say...
Robert Parker: 85 points(01/06/2011)
The Limited Edition cuvee is made in a more -contemporary- style. The 2008 Limited Edition is 100% Tempranillo aged in French and American oak for 15 months. It displays considerable oak in its aromatics and is slightly compact in the mouth. The flavors are good, but for this wine to merit a higher rating, the oak will have to become more integrated than it is at present.
Peñin Guide: 92 points(01/01/2012)
Cherry red colour, garnet rim. Spicy scents, creamy oak, toasty, with character, red fruit. On palate, powerful, tasty, toasty, 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.
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