Baigorri Belus

Thanks to the large proportion of the variety Mazuelo to this red field blend, it is quite unlike any other BAIGORRI wine – a new dimension for wines from Rioja. A new definition of freshness and elegance in a red wine; fine-grained tannins combine with great aromatic complexity, refreshing and subtle on the palate.

Pure avant-garde – that’s Rioja too!

Red field blend made from the varieties Mazuelo (70%), Tempranillo (15%) and Garnacha (15%), sourced from old vines (>65 years).

After a manual picking, all the grapes are hand-selected, berry per berry, using vibration and selection tables. The destalked and uncrushed grapes macerate in oak fermenters. Long intracellular fermentations with indigenous yeasts. Natural extraction by gravity. Malolactic fermentation and 14 months ageing in new French oak barrels of different sizes (225l. / 500l. / 600l.).

DENOMINATION OF ORIGIN: D.O. CALIFICADA RIOJA
VARIETY: Mazuelo (70%), Garnacha (15%) y Tempranillo (15%)
FERM. TEMPERATURE: 27ºC
FOOD PAIRING: Wine of great structure, strong, intense and thought to be a wine that pairs well with red and game meats, with strong dishes and strong stews that make Belus a unique and original wine from Bodegas Baigorri.

VINIFICATION

Long macerations and intracellular fermentations with indigenous yeasts in oak vats. Natural remounts and final extraction by gravity. Malolactic fermentation and aging for 14 months in new French oak barrels of various sizes.

VINEYARDS

Vineyard of height located above 600 meters with a very poor clay-ferrous soil. Average age of the vines:> 65 years. Driving system: glass. Sustainable viticulture with 100% manual work..

TASTING NOTE

Intense cherry red wine with a high robe. Aromas of black fruit, ground coffee, spices and minerals stand out. The palate is elegant, fresh and very balanced. Live acidity; long and intense. High persistence on the palate.