NZ
Australia
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93 Points
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17.5 Points
Bideona produces village‑specific wines; this cuvée comes from 50‑year‑old vines at 500m near Villabuena.
93 Points, Zekun Shuai (James Suckling)!
Fermented in stainless steel, then aged partially in 300 L French barrels and tanks; bottled with minimal intervention to reflect terroir.
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Description
Showcasing the identity of Villabuena - a famed village in Rioja Alavesa - this single-village wine is crafted from old Tempranillo vines (averaging 50 years) planted on chalky soils at elevations approaching 500 metres. Bideona's precision viticulture ensures low yields and optimal ripening, while harvests are conducted by hand in small batches. The grapes are fermented on native yeasts in stainless steel, with careful extraction to capture aromatics and maintain a silky structure. Ageing takes place over twelve months, split between concrete eggs, stainless steel, and a select fraction of new and seasoned French oak barrels, which lend subtle spice and depth without masking terroir. Aromatically complex, the wine presents notes of red cherry, wild herbs, crushed stone and a touch of cedar. The palate is medium-bodied, silky and precise, with polished tannins, vibrant acidity, and a mineral-driven finish. Villabuena is a refined and elegant Rioja that rewards both immediate enjoyment and cellaring, and excels with roast poultry, mushroom dishes, or simply with artisanal cheeses.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Food Pairings:
Cheese
Game
Poultry
Description
Showcasing the identity of Villabuena - a famed village in Rioja Alavesa - this single-village wine is crafted from old Tempranillo vines (averaging 50 years) planted on chalky soils at elevations approaching 500 metres. Bideona's precision viticulture ensures low yields and optimal ripening, while harvests are conducted by hand in small batches. The grapes are fermented on native yeasts in stainless steel, with careful extraction to capture aromatics and maintain a silky structure. Ageing takes place over twelve months, split between concrete eggs, stainless steel, and a select fraction of new and seasoned French oak barrels, which lend subtle spice and depth without masking terroir. Aromatically complex, the wine presents notes of red cherry, wild herbs, crushed stone and a touch of cedar. The palate is medium-bodied, silky and precise, with polished tannins, vibrant acidity, and a mineral-driven finish. Villabuena is a refined and elegant Rioja that rewards both immediate enjoyment and cellaring, and excels with roast poultry, mushroom dishes, or simply with artisanal cheeses.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Food Pairings:
Cheese
Game
Poultry
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Cheese
Game
Poultry