Beronia Rioja Editione de Autor reserva

VINTAGE
The main feature of the weather over the growing year was a mild, dry winter. Mild temperatures in spring and rain falling at strategic moments meant that budburst was a
few days earlier that what has come to be the usual date. Flowering and fruit set were
also markedly early and the vines grew less vigorously, which translated into a modest
harvest, with less compact bunches and smaller berries, all of which equates to maximum
quality. There were a few bouts of frost and hail in very specific areas of the D.O., but
these were of virtually no significance.
The harvest was carried out according to plan, phased across the three production subareas,
meaning we took advantage of optimum ripening cycles without any overlap
between areas. This in turn made selecting the grapes and delivering them to the winery
easier. The vintage has been classified as EXCELLENT.
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WINEMAKING
Tempranillo is the D.O. Ca. Rioja’s classic grape variety, the key to the identity of its red
wines and one of the world’s great varieties. The grapes undergo Pre-fermentation cold
maceration and temperature-controlled fermentation at 26-28 ºC with regular pumping
over. The wine spends 18 months in mixed French and American oak barrels and spends
and additional 18 months in bottle prior to release.
WINEMAKER’S NOTES
The wine shows a deep, clean and bright granate colour.
Complex and attractive on the nose, with prominent aromas of ripe fruit and sweet spices
such as cinnamon, and cacao. Mineral and balsamic notes come through as well, adding
freshness and great complexity. Prominent on the palate are notes of sweetness, nuts and a
very sweet tannin. The wine is rounded, flavoursome and long with a balanced acidity that
makes it very appealing on the palate.
SERVING AND PAIRING
Store in a cool place (maximum 14ºC), away from direct light and strong/bad smells.
Recommended for drinking from release until 2030.

Grape varieties: Tempranillo 95%, 4% Graciano and 1% Mazuelo
Time in barrel: 18 months in mixed French
and American oak barrels.