Baigorri Belus 2019
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Baigorri Belus 2019
Vegano
Produced by Bodegas Baigorri, the wine Baigorri Belus is one of the bottlings of the Vinos de Autor collection.
Made principally from Graciano (85%), something rather unusual in La Rioja, this Spanish red wine is complemented with some Tempranillo and Grenache.
Meticulously harvested and selected, the uncrushed grapes were destemmed, selected on a vibrating table and fermented in stainless steel tanks with gentle pump-overs performed through gravity.
After that, this red wine from La Rioja was transferred into French oak barrels, where it completed malolactic fermentation. Then this vegan wine was aged for a period of 14 months.
Finally, the wine Baigorri Belus 2019 was bottled unfined and unfiltered. Before hitting the market, it was kept in the cellar for some months.
Decant this Crianza red wine 30 minutes before drinking.
| Appearance | The wine Baigorri Belus is medium ruby with violet tinges. |
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| Nose | Loads of blueberries, blackberries and redcurrants. After some aeration, this blend of Graciano, Tempranillo and Grenache suggests well-defined aromas of black olives alongside a creamy and spicy background. |
| Palate | The palate of this red wine from Bodegas Baigorri is elegant and intense. Good balance between the tannins and the acidity, with a spicy and balsamic note underscoring ripe red fruit and wild berries. Long finish with a floral and forest floor note. |
| Our personal opinion | Not your ordinary Rioja, the wine Baigorri Belus 2019 will entice connoisseurs and adventurous drinkers. |
| OTHER VINTAGES | Baigorri Belus 2018: Enterwine 93. Baigorri Belus 2017: Enterwine 93. Tim Atkin 92. Baigorri Belus 2016: Enterwine 92. Baigorri Belus 2015: Enterwine 94. J.Suckling 91. Baigorri Belus 2014 Enterwine 94. Peñín 93. Tim Atkin 91. Baigorri Belus 2013: 14 months in barrels. Enterwine 94. Baigorri Belus 2012: Peñín 93. Baigorri Belus 2010: Enterwine 94. Baigorri Belus 2008; Peñín 90. |
| Year | 2019 |
| Type | Red |
| D.O. | Rioja |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Percentage of Alcohol | 14.5 |
| Serving tempurature | 15-17ºC |
| Should this wine be decanted? | 30 minutes before serving |
| Does this wine follow the guidelines of biodynamic Farming? | No |
| Organic | No |
| Is this product free of sulfites? | No |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Ageing | Crianza |
| Type of ageing | Months in French oak barrels |
| Number of months aged in Barrels | 14 |
| Peñin Score | 92 |
| Enterwine's Score | 92 |
| Media rating | 92 |
| Other guides | J. Suckling 91. |
| Percentage of variety | Graciano 85%, Tempranillo 10%, Garnacha 5%. |
| Pairings | Bull meat, Chocolate, Civet, Cooked foods, Duck, Game animals, Grilled red meats, Roasted lamb ribs, Rosted piglet, Stews |
| Taste | Tasty with barrel notes, Very intense and inky |
| Occasion | Because you can, Business dinner, Dinner with friends, Family reunion |
| Red Grapes | Garnacha Tinta, Graciano, Tempranillo |
