Rioja Alta, Rioja, SpainBeronia is located in Ollauri, at the heart of Rioja Alta, at elevation and with a mix of clay and chalky soils. The winery was founded in 1973 by a group of friends from the Basque region, who wanted the best wine to accompany their gastronomic fêtes (Txoko in Basque). The winery was acquired by Gonzalez Byass in 1982. The winery is surrounded by 20 hectares of estate vineyards, though Beronia also controls 870 hectares of contract vineyards within a 10km radius of the winery. Beronia is one of the top 5 Rioja brands in Spain, and is sold in 80+ global markets. It's easy to see why, with the friendly, charming, yet savoury black cherry, wild blackberry, black plum ruling the palate, cut with a herbal salinity, and framed with finely grippy, integrated, spicy oak tannins. Drink now, with grilled pork, sausages, or mushrooms.Tasted: 22 May 2021Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$18.99
750ml
select private retailers
ON
$20.00
750ml
LCBO
QC
$21.50
750ml
SAQ
MB
$24.00
750ml
AB
$23.00
750ml
Producer: Bodegas BeroniaDistributors: Andrew Peller Import Agency Grape: Tempranillo/Tinto Fino/Tinta del Toro/AragonezCSPC: 219069UPC: 8410023013901
Rioja Alta, Rioja, SpainThis is a bold expression of Rioja, both in terms of the dark fruit and the forward dill and coconut notes of American oak. The oak isn't unexpected, but the fruit character pushes this closer to the modern stylings of Rioja. More black fruited than red, there's a softness and richness to this wine, forgoing the leanness and freshness you can sometimes find at this price point. It means there's a lot of wine here for the price and, unusually for this category, it's likely not at its peak yet, though you can easily enjoy it today with charcoal grilled burgers.Tasted: 07 May 2021Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$18.99
750ml
select private retailers
ON
$20.00
750ml
LCBO
QC
$21.50
750ml
SAQ
MB
$24.00
750ml
AB
$23.00
750ml
Producer: Bodegas BeroniaDistributors: Andrew Peller Import Agency Grape: Tempranillo/Tinto Fino/Tinta del Toro/AragonezCSPC: 219069UPC: 8410023013901
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