Bodegas Bhilar 'Phincas', Rioja, Spain 2019

Bodegas Bhilar is a captivating tale of passion, dedication, and a shared dream brought to life by David Sampedro and Melanie Hickman. Nestled in the charming viticultural areas of Elvillar and Kripan, Rioja Alavesa, this boutique winery embodies the essence of terroir-driven winemaking with a commitment to sustainable practices. All 16 hectares of their vineyards are certified organic, lovingly tended to exclusively by plow-horses—a testament to their deep respect for the land.

• Winemaker: David Sampedro
• Farming: Organic
• Grape Varieties: 80% Tempranillo, 15% Graciano, 5% Viura
• Soils / Terroir: Rioja Alavesa
• Vinification: The grapes were harvested manually in 10 kg boxes according to the lunar calendar. Whole clusters were placed into a concrete tank and
  lightly crushed. The fermentation is spontaneous, once finished the wine
  is moved 225L and 500L barrels without any additives or conservatives.
  Malolactic fermentation occurs naturally during the aging processes.
  
• Aging: The wine spends 36 months and a 6-month stay in 5000L concrete tank
  for optimal assembly before bottling.
• Tasting Note: A soft and impressively styled wine. Fresh red fruits in the bouquet lead into a carefully crafted luxuriously flavoured palate with nicely balanced acidity. Elegant and complex with notes of herbs and spice. Fine tannins and understated oak.