# S4MG0 Bideona (2019)

- **Producer:** Bideona
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Tempranillo
- **Region:** Rioja, Spain
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 14.5%
- **Average price:** €31
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** red cherry, mint, black cherry, spice, earth, leather

## About this wine

The S4MG0 Bideona 2019 is a red wine from the Rioja DOCa, specifically from the Rioja Alavesa sub-region. It is produced by Bideona, a winery dedicated to showcasing the distinct character of individual vineyard sites and historic wine villages. This particular wine represents the village of Samaniego, indicated by the 'S4MG0' designation. It is crafted from old vines, with an average age exceeding 50 years, some planted as early as the 1920s. The vineyard is situated on higher slopes within Samaniego, characterized by calcareous clay soils. Bideona's philosophy centers on the primacy of terroir, emphasizing sustainable practices and the preservation of ancient vineyard ecosystems.

## Interesting facts

- S4MG0 is an acronym for Samaniego, used due to wine regulations.
- Vines range from 36 to 90 years old.
- Practicing organic viticulture.
- Focus on single-village expression.

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and firm tannins are well-suited to complement the richness and protein of red meats, creating a balanced and satisfying pairing. Its fresh acidity can cut through fattier dishes, cleansing the palate. Savory and earthy notes in the food can echo the wine's complexity.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for S4MG0 Bideona 2019 begins with hand-harvested and manually sorted grapes. The fruit is 100% de-stemmed. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations occur in stainless-steel tanks, employing a mix of indigenous and cultured yeasts, with gentle pump-overs to manage extraction. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 12 months in a combination of stainless steel, concrete, and predominantly used oak vessels, with some new oak also utilized. Production for the 2019 vintage was 5,313 bottles.