{"title":"Bodegas Bideona | Rioja Alavesa","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Bodegas Bideona Vineyards in Rioja Alavesa\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/BodegasBideonaVineyards.jpg?v=1696171097\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"8\"\u003eBodegas Bideona\u003c\/b\u003e represents a thrilling modern chapter for one of Spain's most historic winemaking regions. Situated in the heart of the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"144\"\u003eRioja Alavesa\u003c\/b\u003e, nestled beneath the dramatic peaks of the Sierra de Cantabria, the estate was established with a singular vision to champion the profound terroir of the Basque Country. The vineyards are heavily fragmented into hundreds of tiny, historic parcels planted on brilliant calcareous clay and limestone soils. This high-altitude, mountainous environment provides a significantly cooler microclimate than the broader region, ensuring the grapes ripen steadily while preserving a remarkable natural freshness and aromatic lift that is often lost in hotter, lower-lying zones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThe viticultural approach is deeply respectful of the land, focusing heavily on preserving ancient, dry-farmed bush vines that predate the 1970s. By working with these low-yielding old vines, the winemaking team extracts incredible concentration and purity. In the cellar, they deliberately step away from the traditional Spanish reliance on heavy, sweet vanilla oak. Instead, they utilise modern temperature-controlled stainless steel, raw concrete vats, and large, neutral wooden casks. This highly protective method ensures the finished wines highlight the authentic character of the specific village sites, rather than the taste of the barrel, offering everyday drinkers a much more vibrant and fruit-forward experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThe collection offers a masterclass in the elegant, contemporary side of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"73\"\u003eSpanish wine\u003c\/b\u003e, driven primarily by the iconic \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"118\"\u003eTempranillo\u003c\/b\u003e grape alongside native white varieties like \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"174\"\u003eViura\u003c\/b\u003e. The signature \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"195\"\u003eRioja red wine\u003c\/b\u003e selection is beautifully textured and medium-bodied, bursting with crunchy red cherry, dark plum, and floral violet notes, supported by ultra-fine tannins and a long, chalky mineral finish. The white expressions perfectly mirror this precision, delivering bright citrus, green apple, and subtle wild herbs. It is a spectacular portfolio that redefines classic regional expectations, providing a highly versatile and food-friendly range that pairs flawlessly with roasted lamb, grilled vegetables, and traditional tapas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"4\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBIDEONA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bideona-mayela-rioja-alavesa","title":"Bideona Mayela Rioja Alavesa 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eMayela is Bidoena’s 'Cosechero 2.0' (Harvester) project that is a contemporary reinterpretation of the grower \/ 'cosechero' tradition of Rioja Alavesa. It is a single wine, with each case of 6 carrying a series of six sequential labels featuring illustrations of Peninsula’s growers, as a tribute to their daily work. A lucky dip of label artwork. Keep ordering until you find the full set! The grapes come from 300 small, carefully selected parcels, situated on the slopes of the Sierra Cantabria, in Rioja Alavesa. The average age of the vineyard is approximately 50 years, but some of the vines are significantly older, many were planted in the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s and produce low yields of concentrated juice. The winemaking philosophy is to obtain very pure, fresh and well textured wines that reflect their origin. This wine was vinified without any methods that would obscure the personality of the wine, resulting in a serious, unoaked wine. Pure and intense aromas of dark cherries and blackberries are layered with a hint of violet and clove. The concentrated fruit is beautifully balanced by a fresh palate with chiselled, chalky tannins and a long, mineral finish. 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