Viña Real Bakeder 2021

Im Gegensatz zu den typischen geraden Bordeaux-Flaschen, die in der Rioja meist verwendet werden, füllt Viña Real seine Weine in Burgunderflaschen ab. Damit verweist das über 100 Jahre alte Weingut auf die Finesse, die Weine wie den ‚Bakeder‘ auszeichnet.

A pristine, fleshy Rioja Alavesa wine made with 100% tempranillo from a single vineyard in Laguardia. Lots of violets, mussels, blue fruit, herbs and dark cherries. Really juicy and firm, with vibrant fruit and a lengthy finish.

The 2021 Bakeder is 100% Tempranillo sourced from two estate vineyards: San Ginés and Castejones. In Euskera, the Basque language, "bakeder" translates to "beautiful peace," the name in this case serving as an homage to the town of Laguardia. Aged for ten months in used French oak barrels, this garnet-red wine with a purplish sheen offers primary aromas of fresh plums and elderberry, alongside hints of violets and herbs. Dry, moderately lean and chalky on the palate, it delivers a fine-textured, compact mouthfeel that culminates in a savory finish. This release signifies a departure from the classic Viña Real style, showcasing a lighter herbal profile and a less compact mouthfeel.

The 2021 Bakeder is a village red from Laguardia in search of a profound, long and fine wine with 13.75% alcohol and very good freshness and acidity. It fermented with a 17-day maceration followed by malolactic in concrete and 10 months in French oak barrels. It has a floral touch, with notes reminiscent of violets; the fruit is dark but with no excess ripeness (and less in 2021); and the tannins are soft and come from the fruit, not from the barrels. This is their interpretation of the character of Laguardia, with freshness, aided by the natural character of the year.