RAMON BILBAO RIOJA CRIANZA 2021

Ramón Bilbao crafts this Crianza from Tempranillo grown in Rioja's diverse clay-limestone and alluvial soils, where continental climate with Atlantic influence creates structured reds with aging potential—the wine undergoes minimum 12 months in American oak followed by bottle aging to meet Crianza classification standards. Deep maroon with cherry-red hues, the wine reveals intense aromatics of ripe blackberry, licorice, coconut, and balsamic notes layered with nutmeg, cinnamon, and vanilla from oak aging. The palate delivers medium body and acidity with well-integrated tannins, fresh dark fruit, and smoky, woody notes that reappear in the long, enveloping finish.