COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Tempranillo, Mazuelo, Graciano
PRODUCER
Bodegas Beronia
REGION
Rioja
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Bodegas Beronia was founded in 1973 by a group of friends from a Basque gastronomic society who wanted to create wines specifically tailored to complement their culinary gatherings. Located in Ollauri, in the heart of Rioja Alta, the estate was acquired by the family-owned González Byass group in 1982. Beronia is highly regarded for its commitment to environmental stewardship, operating a state-of-the-art, gravity-fed winery that is certified under the Wineries for Climate Protection program. The 2020 vintage represents a classic expression of Rioja Alta's clay-limestone soils, sourced from vineyards averaging over 40 years of age.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€18
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Beronia was founded in 1973 by a group of gastronomic society friends who wanted to make wines to pair with their own culinary creations.
Fact 02
The winery pioneered the use of mixed barrels, featuring American oak staves and French oak ends to combine the best of both wood profiles.
Fact 03
Beronia's gravity-fed winery in Ollauri is certified under the Wineries for Climate Protection program, utilizing geothermal energy.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for the 2020 Reserva began with a hand-selected harvest in early October. Following destemming and gentle crushing, the grapes underwent temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks. The defining technical signature of Beronia is its pioneering use of mixed barrels, featuring American oak staves for sweet vanilla notes and French oak ends for structural complexity. The wine was aged in these custom mixed barrels for at least 18 months, followed by a minimum of 18 months of further refinement in the bottle before release.
