Phincaabejera

2010 Rioja Tempranillo, Graciano, Grenache Noir, Macabeo

Bodegas Bhilar Phincaabejera is a captivating red wine from the illustrious Rioja region, expertly crafted from a blend of Tempranillo, Graciano, Grenache Noir, and Macabeo. This vintage from 2010 showcases a medium-bodied profile with a balanced, mouthwatering acidity that elevates its character. The wine presents a delightful complexity of prominent fruit intensity, offering rich notes of dark cherries and berries, intertwined with subtle earthy undertones. Tannins are notably firm, providing a structured backbone while enhancing the wine's ageability and depth. With a dry finish that tantalizes the palate, Bodegas Bhilar Phincaabejera stands out as a harmonious expression of the Rioja terroir, making it a splendid choice for both casual sipping and elegant dining occasions.

Tasting notes:

Black Cherry

Leather

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:

Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Mild

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:

Roasted Duck, Char-grilled Lamb Chops with Fig Sauce, Roasted Lamb

Region:

Rioja

If you want to understand Spain, pour yourself a glass of Rioja. This historic northern region produces some of the country's most famous wines, typically mature, savory reds that go majestically with roast lamb. Rioja's vineyards trace the flow of the Ebro River through a valley protected by the nearby Cantabrian Mountains. Tempranillo, Garnacha and Graciano are the key red grapes, with Viura leading the white grapes. There are three main classifications of red wines: Gran Reserva (aged for five years, at least two in barrel), Reserva (aged for three years, one in barrel), and Crianza (aged for two years, one in barrel). Other wines can be young and unoaked—an increasingly popular style that shows off Rioja's modern face.

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