Baigorri de Garage by Bodegas Baigorri

Structure

Bodyfull

Tanninfirm

Acidityhigh

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Latest scored vintage 2017: best 2025 to 2039.

vintage8 yrs22 yrs24 yrs

Critic scores

Critic	Vintage	Score
Tim Atkin reviewed 2022	2017	93/100

Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: black cherry, cassis, mocha, cedar, mineral

Palate: concentrated dark fruit, fine tannin, graphite, savoury

The architectural estate's icon red, made in small lots from selected Tempranillo: dark, polished and mineral, aged in new French oak.

What it pairs with

Venison loin Dark game meets the concentrated cassis and graphite.More wines for venison →
Chuleton de buey a la brasa A char-grilled beef chop for the estate icon.More wines for steak →Find chuleton de buey a la brasa on TableJourney →
Aged hard cheese Crystalline cheese sharpens the mineral finish.More wines for cheese →

With cheese

Queso Camerano Our pick Aged in French oak, often new, these modern Tempranillo-led Riojas are full bodied, firm in tannin and high in acidity; a hard curado Camerano's salt and fat tame the tannin, and its slightly bitter, wild-herb finish holds its own.

How to serve Baigorri de Garage

Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.

Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
Pair with. Venison loin, Chuleton de buey a la brasa, Aged hard cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

De Garage is the gravity-flow estate's icon red, made in small selected lots.

2002Estate opened and De Garage introduced

Facts

Producer: Bodegas Baigorri · visiting guide
Grapes: Tempranillo (100%)
Classification: DOCa Rioja
Oak: Around 18 months in new French oak
ABV: 14.5%
Price: EUR 40 to 70 at retail
Drinking window: 8 to 22 from vintage

Frequently asked about Baigorri de Garage

What does Baigorri de Garage taste like?

On the nose, black cherry, cassis, mocha, cedar, mineral. On the palate, concentrated dark fruit, fine tannin, graphite, savoury. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. The architectural estate's icon red, made in small lots from selected Tempranillo: dark, polished and mineral, aged in new French oak.

When should I drink Baigorri de Garage?

Drink 8 to 22 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Baigorri de Garage?

Venison loin is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Chuleton de buey a la brasa and Aged hard cheese. Dark game meets the concentrated cassis and graphite.

Is Baigorri de Garage vegan?

No: the producer uses traditional animal-derived fining agents (typically egg whites or isinglass) during clarification, so the wine is not vegan.

What grapes are in Baigorri de Garage?

The blend is Tempranillo (100%). The wine is classified as DOCa Rioja.

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