Bodegas Beronia Rioja Reserva Tempranillo 2017 (Spain)

Description

• American & French oak
• Ripe fruit
• Roasted almonds
• Sweet & smooth

Beronia Reserva 2017 is a deep black plum colour, clean and bright with a garnet rim. Attractive and intriguing on the nose it displays nutty aromas – roasted almonds, walnuts – followed by notes of plum primarily but also ripe fruit and a pleasant hint of white pepper, which all add complexity and freshness. Full bodied the palate, the wine displays balanced acidity. The flavours are mostly of ripe fruit, whilst the finish is sweet and smooth, bringing to mind cacao and roasted hazelnuts. This is a delicious wine, best enjoyed unhurriedly.

The vintage of 2017 was characterized by very complex weather conditions. The harvest was conditioned by the effecs of the frost on April 28, drought and high summer temperatures. The rain throughout August helped to complete the equilibrium of the ripenning and increased the productive expectations. The result was excellent quality although the quantity was low.

Beronia Reserva is made from a selection of the best grapes from the oldest Tempranillo vines, plus some Graciano y Mazuelo. After a spell undergoing cold pre-fermentation maceration and controlled fermentation with periodic pumping over to extract the desired colour and aromas, the wine spent 18 months in mixed French and American oak barrels to create the unmistakable “Beronia Style”. Lastly the wine was left to rest in the bottle a further 18 months before being released to the market.

Food Pairing: A perfect accompaniment to roast meat, grilled cutlets, cured Ibérico meats and mature cheese. Recommended for drinking until 2029.