{"product_id":"bela-ribera-del-duero-2020-castilla-y-leon-spain-js-92-we-91-copy","title":"Bodegas Bela Ribera del Duero 2022 (Castilla y Leon, Spain) - [JS 92] [WA 91]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eLocated 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall: Complex \u0026amp; Earthy\u003cbr\u003eAromas:Red \u0026amp; black fruits, floral notes, vanilla, clove\u003cbr\u003eMouthfeel: Full \u0026amp; Silky\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe nose shows complex aromas which are perfectly assembled black \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePairings:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eTry with lamb, grilled meats, or aged cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"de_data_title\"\u003eVarietal:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"de_data_content\"\u003eTempranillo\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"de_data_title\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBlend: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"de_data_content\"\u003e95% Tempranillo, 3% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"de_data_title\"\u003eWinemaking:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"de_data_content\"\u003eManually harvested, vinified in stainless steel tanks, with pre-fermentation cold maceration.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"de_data_title\"\u003eAging:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"de_data_content\"\u003e6 months in new and one-year old oak barrels\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"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)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"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)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Serendipity Wines","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":53357959053677,"sku":null,"price":19.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/download_16.jpg?v=1779315021","url":"https:\/\/artisan.wine\/products\/bela-ribera-del-duero-2020-castilla-y-leon-spain-js-92-we-91-copy","provider":"Artisan W\u0026S","version":"1.0","type":"link"}