Wine: Viña Turzaballa 1994 Gran ReservaWinery: Bodegas Ramón Bilbao (Haro, Rioja Alta)
Appellation / Zone: D.O.Ca. Rioja
Varietals: 100% Tempranillo
ABV: 13.5%
Varietals: 100% Tempranillo
ABV: 13.5%
Winemaking:
Manual harvest in mid-October from the estate's two oldest vineyards (over 75 years old) near Haro: Finca de la Turca and La Zaballa, owned by the family since the winery's foundation. The wine completed malolactic fermentation and stabilization in tanks before being racked. It matured for 40 months in American oak barrels (225L), with two manual rackings performed each year. Limited production of 218,415 bottles. It underwent a minimum of 40 months of bottle aging in the winery’s cellars before release.
Manual harvest in mid-October from the estate's two oldest vineyards (over 75 years old) near Haro: Finca de la Turca and La Zaballa, owned by the family since the winery's foundation. The wine completed malolactic fermentation and stabilization in tanks before being racked. It matured for 40 months in American oak barrels (225L), with two manual rackings performed each year. Limited production of 218,415 bottles. It underwent a minimum of 40 months of bottle aging in the winery’s cellars before release.
Tasting Notes:
Appearance:
Garnet-ruby with medium-high depth; dark and opaque. Limpid and
brilliant, showing no signs of sediment. Orange and copper reflections.
Medium-width, saffron-toned (azafranado) rim.
Nose:
It builds in intensity with aeration. Initially accessible and open, it
reveals a trail of very ripe fruit (orange marmalade, currants, plums,
dried apricots) and an off-dry hint of red liquorice, accompanied by
sweet spices, vanilla, and nutmeg. Fortunately, it sheds this initial
clutter to reveal a core of fresh, floral Tempranillo, accented by spicy
notes and oak-driven toast.
Palate:
It remains somewhat firm and in need of further bottle aging.
Concentrated and slightly woody, it is driven by intense acidity and
marked tannins. While the high-quality raw material is evident, the
ensemble suffers from excessive youth—much like the 1999 vintage. Broad,
full, fresh, and tart.
Commentary:
A promising wine from Ramón Bilbao that should improve significantly with more time in the cellar. It is one of the most interesting labels from the estate, sitting well above their current Gran Reserva. One can only hope that a wine of this caliber is eventually produced again.
A promising wine from Ramón Bilbao that should improve significantly with more time in the cellar. It is one of the most interesting labels from the estate, sitting well above their current Gran Reserva. One can only hope that a wine of this caliber is eventually produced again.
Personal Score: 90
Tasting Group Average: N/A
Tasting Group Average: N/A
toda
una generación de niños haciendose del Barça cuando ven estos partidos y
los tripletes catalanes. El Madrid es como un miting del PP, para gente
mayor y nostalgicos. JUA JUA JUA!!!!
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