Ramon Bilbao Seleccion Especial 2022

This wine, like all Rioja wines, combines well with dishes. For example with red meat, game and mature cheeses. Also goes perfectly with tapas such as 9-month-old Parma ham, chorizo ​​or serrano salami. However, the wine can also be enjoyed as is.

After harvest, the grapes are transported to the winery by tractor. They are destemmed and undergo fermentation in stainless steel tanks with temperature control. After maceration, the wine is placed in a combination of French and American oak barrels for 6 months. The wine then goes into the cellar and matures for another 6 months in the bottle before it is put on the market.

This wine comes from the only estate that Ramón Bilbao owns in the Rioja Baja area, near a small town called Tudelilla. The vineyard is located high up, at approximately 700 meters altitude. The soil is very poor and full of pebbles. This is ideal for the grapes to ripen properly, thanks to the insulating effect of the pebbles. The vineyard is planted with Tempranillo and Garnacha grape varieties and is about 30 years old. Despite the location in Rioja Baja, where the climate is warmer than in Rioja Alta, the high altitude ensures cooler nights, allowing the grapes to reach good acidity.

Ramón Bilbao is a winery with a history dating back to the beginning of the last century. We have been working here for years to produce the highest quality red and white wines. The Tempranillo grape forms the basis of their quality Riojas. They make their wines in a modern way with respect for the old Spanish traditions. From wonderfully fruity fresh wines with a modern style to the classic ripe Gran Reservas with vanilla and wood scents.