2022 Rioja Bahierra
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I find the nose of the 2022 Bahierra to be a little too earthy and ripe, giving it a more rustic profile. This comes from a small vineyard of five terraces that is planted with 60% red grapes, mostly Tempranillo but also Garnacha and others, and the rest white, Viura but quite a lot of Garnacha Blanca, Calagraño and Rojal. It achieved 14.6% alcohol and is the one wine where I see the alcoholic degree reflected in riper aromas of darker berry fruit. It has a full-bodied palate with some more grip in the tannins, which gives a slight bitterness to the finish. 900 bottles produced. It was bottled in April 2024 after 11 months in 600-liter barrels and four months in concrete egg.
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Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate
Joaquin Hidalgo, Vinous
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The 2022 Bahierra is a blend of 50% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha and 30% white varieties from Sajazarra, Rioja. It aged for 16 months in used 500-liter French oak barrels. Mild garnet in hue, it opens with a vivid nose of pink grapefruit, violet, mint, menthol and black fruit. The palate is compact, slightly juicy and framed by fine, chalky tannins. Expressive and balanced, this finishes with a focused black fruit core. The 2022 is a flavorful, modern Rioja with precision and tension.
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Grenache/ Garnacha, Tempranillo, Macabeo/Macabeu/Viura
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