# Edición Limitada (2020)

- **Producer:** Bodegas Ramón Bilbao
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Tempranillo
- **Region:** Rioja, Spain
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.0%
- **Average price:** €16
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** black plum, ripe fruit, black cherry, cloves, cedar, vanilla, chocolate, earth, leather

## About this wine

Ramón Bilbao Edición Limitada 2020 is a 100% Tempranillo red wine from the D.O.Ca. Rioja, specifically from the Rioja Alta region. Produced by Bodegas Ramón Bilbao, founded in 1924, this wine is a modern expression of Rioja, showcasing the winery's commitment to blending tradition with contemporary winemaking. The vineyards are situated at altitudes between 450 and 700 meters, contributing to the wine's character. The 2020 vintage benefited from a warm and dry growing season. This wine is noted for its contemporary style and elegant structure.

## Interesting facts

- Considered the second blend of the iconic Mirto wine.
- Vineyards are located on low-fertility, sandy soils.
- Fermented using native yeasts.
- Aged in new French oak barrels.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium+ to high tannins and ripe, silky texture complement the protein in meats, softening as they interact. Its fruit-forward character and subtle oak notes can stand up to richer dishes and savory flavors, while its balanced acidity cuts through richness.

## Wine making process

The Ramón Bilbao Edición Limitada 2020 is crafted from 100% Tempranillo grapes. Fermentation occurs traditionally in wooden vats at controlled temperatures (27-28°C) using native yeasts. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 15 months in new French oak barrels. It then rests for another 10 months in the winery's underground cellar before release. The grapes are manually harvested in small boxes to ensure quality. The winery's approach involves modernizing production and expanding vineyards.