COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Tempranillo, Garnacha, Mazuelo
PRODUCER
Bodegas Franco-Espańolas
REGION
Rioja
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Rioja Bordón Reserva 2017 is a red wine from the D.O.Ca. Rioja region of Spain, produced by Bodegas Franco-Españolas. Founded in 1890, the winery has a rich history and is now owned by the Eguizábal family. This wine is a blend primarily of Tempranillo, with contributions from Garnacha and Mazuelo, sourced from across Rioja's three sub-regions: Rioja Alta, Rioja Alavesa, and Rioja Oriental. The 2017 vintage reflects the warm conditions of the year. The wine represents a classical Rioja style, with its label having undergone a redesign in 2017.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Founded in 1890 to revive phylloxera-ravaged vineyards.
Fact 02
Hosted Ernest Hemingway and King Alfonso XIII.
Fact 03
Label redesigned in 2017, the same year as this vintage.
Fact 04
Sourced from all three Rioja sub-regions.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Rioja Bordón Reserva 2017 involves a traditional blend of Tempranillo, Garnacha, and Mazuelo. Following alcoholic fermentation, the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation to enhance its texture and complexity. A crucial part of its development is the aging process, which typically spans 13 to 18 months in a combination of American and French oak barrels. This is followed by a period of bottle aging before the wine is released, allowing for further integration and maturation of its components.
