Viña Pomal Rioja Reserva

Its versatility makes Viña Pomal Rioja Reserva an excellent match for roasted or grilled meats, such as lamb or beef, enhancing their flavours with its robust character. Additionally, it complements hearty dishes like paella or casseroles, as well as aged cheeses, providing a delightful contrast with its fruity and spicy notes. Lastly, it can be enjoyed with Spanish tapas like chorizo or “patatas bravas”, accentuating the richness of these savoury bites.

Backed by more than one hundred years´ history Bilbaínas Winery has remained true to the philosophy of its founder Santiago de Ugarte when it was founded in 1901. Bilbaínas Winery is the oldest bottling firm of La Rioja; it's the winery with the greatest surface area of underground cellars (3 400 m2) and with the greatest surface area of vineyards in the municipality of Haro the emblematic capital of La Rioja Alta. Together there are 250 hectares of vineyards of utmost quality which are filled with grapes owned by the winery to ensure quick processing without the loss of quality. Established in Haro's railway station neighbourhood its strategic location has allowed it from its beginnings to take advantage of the train as a means of transport to ship its wines to any corner of the planet. Many harvests have passed since then and during that time with its flagship label Viña Pomal the oldest winery of La Rioja has maintained the personal style that has given this brand so much success and recognition. Since Bilbaínas Winery joined the Codorníu Raventós Group in 1997 it has started a new line of wines characterised by their modernity and their high level of quality. Today Bilbaínas has some of the most prestigious emblematic wines of La Rioja amongst which Viña Pomal Viña Zaco Ederra Royal Carlton and La Vicalanda are noteworthy.

The Viña Pomal estate spans 90 hectares of vineyards nestled within Haro, less than 2 kilometres from the winery. Situated in one of the town's picturesque locales, it boasts stunning vistas of the Ebro River meandering through the "Conchas de Haro" passage. This expansive estate features diverse ecosystems, each with unique soils and sun exposure levels. This necessitates meticulous zoning for consistent quality. Marrying traditional Rioja methods with cutting-edge winegrowing techniques, Bodegas Bilbaínas prioritizes environmentally sustainable practices to yield premium wines. Additionally, it meticulously curates grapes from esteemed suppliers in Rioja Alta to complement its estate's produce.

The wine matures for 18 months in American oak barrels, with 20% being new. Throughout this duration, it undergoes three rackings, facilitating a natural fining process and eliminating the necessity for additional treatments. Following its barrel maturation, the wine ages for a minimum of two years in the bottle before its release to the market.

Viña Pomal Rioja Reserva distinguishes itself through a classically-inspired vinification process. This includes meticulous destemming and crushing, followed by a carefully managed maceration period of moderate length. Post-fermentation, both alcoholic and malolactic, the wine undergoes racking and a gentle fining process before embarking on its barrel aging journey.