Bodega Bideona Rioja Alavesa Las Parcelas Vinedos Viejos Vino Tinto 2021 750ml

ABOUT Bideona’s ‘Las Parcelas’ range showcases their regional wines that come from various vineyards of different villages, yet still show Rioja Alavesa’s distinctive tense and mineral personality. The vineyards are an average of 50-years-old from the villages of Villabuena de Álava, Samaniego, Laguardia, Leza, Baños de Ebro, Navaridas, Lanciego and Elciego. The average vineyard size is around 0.75 acres, or one third the size of a soccer pitch. This is a field blend of predominantly Tempranillo, with other indigenous red varieties mixed in there. This wine is all about freshness and drinkability. The grapes were hand harvested and then destemmed and placed into stainless-steel tanks for fermentation, which was carried out with a mix of indigenous yeast and a house cultured yeast strain. The wine was pressed off the skins and was sent to a mix of stainless-steel, concrete, new oak, and used oak for 6-12 months of aging. It was bottled with a coarse filtration and very gentle sulfur addition. No fining. DATA Grapes: Tempranillo & other field blend varieties Vineyard: Various plots from Rioja Alavesa Vine Age: Average: 50-years-old Soil Type: Calcareous clay Viticulture: Practicing organic Fermentation: Native & house cultured yeast - stainless-steel Skin Contact: 10-30 days Aging: 6-12 months in a combination of stainless-steel, concrete, and new and used French oak Alcohol: 14% pH: 3.7 Total Acidity: 5.1 g/L Total SO2: 30 ppm Total Production: 6,700 cases UPC: 8437000693758 TASTING NOTE This red field blend has intense primary aromas of dark cherries and black berries with a hint of violet and clove. Medium-bodied, with notable complexity and concentration of fruit. The quality of the fruit shines through, displaying the typical character of the cooler climate of Rioja Alavesa, without being masked by excessive oak aging. The intensity of the fruit is balanced by acidity, chalky tannins and a long, mineral finish. PRESS James Suckling | 92 Tim Atkin, MW | 90 Vinous | 91