Bodegas Beronia Rioja Reserva Tempranillo 2019 (Spain)

Description

Almond, Oak, Plum

"This reserva shows notes of blackberries and spices with some hints of underbrush and sweet tobacco. This is balanced, with polished tannins, berry character and a pleasant, longish finish. Drink now or hold" James Suckling, Jamessuckling.com, Jul 2024

Beronia Reserva 2019 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.

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 2030. This wine is suitable for vegans.