Beronia, La Rioja, Spain
Bodegas Beronia is located in Ollauri, at the heart of Rioja Alta. The winery itself is surrounded by 20 hectares of our own vineyards.
The technical team at Beronia also looks after 870 hectares of vineyards that lie within a radius of 10Km of the winery, which means the wines retain a clear Riojan character and the team are able to exercise optimum control over quality. In these vineyards there are pre-phylloxera vines, 80 year-old vines and new vines planted in 2011. As to varieties, there are indigenous varieties, led by Tempranillo (more than 85%), complemented by Graciano, Garnacha, Mazuelo and Viura. Bodegas Beronia promotes sustainable agriculture at every level. What is more, some of the vineyards we source from are certified organic.
WINEMAKING
The wine is produced following a selection of the best grapes from the oldest vineyards. The grapes undergo prefermentative maceration followed by a slow and controlled fermentation with periodic pumping to extract colour and aromas. Following this the wine is aged in mixed oak barrels of American staves and French tops for 20 months to allow a paused and harmonic evolution. The American oak gives a sweet character of vanilla and coconut while the French oak gives spice, making for the perfect balance. This Reserva was bottled in December and will age in bottle for a minimum of 18 months before being released to the market.
WINEMAKER’S NOTES
Beronia Reserva 2018 shows a deep cherry red colour with granate rim. On the nose complex aromas of black fruits, above all blackberry. Great bouquet of spices with cinnamon standing out and notes of cedar on the finish. On the palate smooth with sweet and round tannins. Great balance between acidic fruit and oak. Fresh, structured and complex with a long aftertaste. SERVING AND PAIRING Perfect served between 15º and 17ºC. Ideal with red meats, game and roasts. Recommended consumption from now until 2024.
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