Bodegas Bela Ribera del Duero 2022
(Castilla y Leon, Spain) - [JS 92] [WA 91]

About the Winery:
Located in the village of Villalba de Duero in the Ribera del Duero appellation, the expertise at Bela is focused on bringing their Riojan elegance to the rugged region.

The winery was built in 1999 with the adjacent 185 acres of vineyards planted in 2002 at an altitude of 2674 feet above sea level, in soil that is mostly calcerous clay and sand. The 'Bela' label is a replica of one of CVNE's original labels from 1910. The stars represent the three children of CVNE's founder, Eusebio Real de Asúa. His daughter, Sofia, was known as Bela.

About this Wine:
Overall: Complex & Earthy
Aromas:Red & black fruits, floral notes, vanilla, clove
Mouthfeel: Full & Silky

Tasting Notes:
The nose shows complex aromas which are perfectly assembled black & red fruits like currant and raspberry. As it crosses the palate is very fleshy and creamy, with a nice tannin, which gives us an idea of the longevity of the wine.

Pairings: 
Try with lamb, grilled meats, or aged cheese.

Technical Information

Ratings & Reviews

92 Points - James Suckling:
"Dark cherries, blackberries, blueberries, dark spices and violets. Full and structured, with nicely chewy tannins that show it’s from Ribera del Duero, but the balance is in check. Fresh and fruit-conscious. Drink or hold." (Aug 2024)

91 Points - Wine Advocate:
"The affordable red 2022 Bela from their vineyards in Villalba de la Ribera del Duero was produced after classifying their plots by soil, some with more sand and others with more clay. 2022 was a very dry year with an early harvest (10 days earlier than previous years) to keep the alcohol level to 14%. This had a classical vinification, fermenting the grapes in stainless steel with selected yeasts and maturing the wine in barrel for nine months. It's juicy and grapey, fresh and straightforward, easy to drink. It has a medium-bodied palate that is juicy, with a tender texture and almost unnoticeable tannins. 75,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in July 2023." - Luis Gutierrez (Jun 2024)