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Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oakbarrel aged

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: blackberry, plum, liquorice, vanilla, coconut, bakery

Palate: elegant, juicy, easy to drink

The producer's everyday Crianza: Tempranillo aged in American oak, light and fresh with intense black-fruit flavours, liquorice, vanilla and coconut from the oak.

What it pairs with

How to serve Ramon Bilbao Crianza

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open the bottle. Open and pour; no decanting is needed.
  2. Serve at cellar temperature. A light cellar chill suits a fruity Crianza.
  3. Glassware. A large red-wine glass.
  4. Pair with the food. Grilled pork ribs, Tortilla espanola, Manchego. Pork, charcuterie and semi-cured cheese suit the fruit and oak.

History

Ramon Bilbao calls its Crianza the mainstay of the winery, a fruit-led Rioja Crianza aged in American oak. The winery says it was born in 1924.

Facts

Producer
Bodegas Ramon Bilbao · visiting guide
Grapes
Tempranillo
Classification
DOCa Rioja Crianza
Oak
Aged in American oak barrels

Frequently asked about Ramon Bilbao Crianza

What does Ramon Bilbao Crianza taste like?

On the nose, blackberry, plum, liquorice, vanilla, coconut, bakery. On the palate, elegant, juicy, easy to drink. The producer's everyday Crianza: Tempranillo aged in American oak, light and fresh with intense black-fruit flavours, liquorice, vanilla and coconut from the oak.

When should I drink Ramon Bilbao Crianza?

Ramon Bilbao describes the Crianza as ideal to enjoy every day and gives no drinking window.

What food pairs with Ramon Bilbao Crianza?

Grilled pork ribs is the first match to try, with Tortilla espanola and Manchego close behind. Juicy fruit and vanilla oak suit sweet, smoky meat.

What grapes are in Ramon Bilbao Crianza?

The producer describes it as made from Tempranillo and does not publish other grapes.

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