Bideona

Created to contribute to a new generation of wines in Rioja. Produced from high-quality, low-yielding, small, old hillside plots (parcelas). Serious, light, oaky wine, it shows pure and primary aromas of dark and black berries with a hint of violet and clove. Medium body with remarkable complexity and concentration. The quality of the fruit shines through, displaying the typical character of the cooler Rioja Alavesa climate, without being overshadowed by excessive oak aging. Intense fruit is nicely balanced by fresh acidity, chiseled, savory tannins and a long metallic finish. Accompany tapas, chorizo, pork, lamb and dishes with tomato sauces such as lasagne and pizzas.

Tempranillo at an altitude of 500m from a vineyard with an average age of 50 years. Small production at 6,399 bottles. Bideona Villabuena shows precise and clean aromas of ripe blackcurrants and blackberries, fine tannins with an amazing flow on the palate, even when young. Pair with quality cuts of beef, game and recipes with pork or lamb. Acclaimed Jancis Robinson rated it 17.5 out of 20.

Andreas Kubach MW is one of the owners and responsible for Bideona wines. Rioja S4MG0 is produced from grapes at an altitude of 520-550m and aged 50 years. Production is at 9,494 bottles. Samaniego produces some of the most sought after Rioja Alavesa grapes. The wines are rich, powerfully framed with fresh acidity and firm yet velvety tannins. The fruit tends toward sour cherry but with mint present and a spicy complexity. The wines have the structure and depth to age beautifully for decades, but also show remarkable grace in their youth. Enjoy it with premium cuts of veal, game and braised recipes. Jancis Robinson rated it an amazing 17.5/20.

Laguardia is perhaps the most charming of the villages in the area. The plots are high, on average 440 m altitude, but with greater exposure to the Evros valley. Ripening tends to be the earliest among the villages and the wines are more elegant and aromatic. Laguardia is also the most approachable and gastronomic wine, due to its lighter, velvety tannins and juicy and juicy palate. The aromatic profile is always high, delicate and floral, reminiscent of wild strawberries and violets. Great wine to accompany charcuterie such as tsorithos, roast meats, pork and lamb. Jancis Robinson rated it a wonderful 17/20.