2015 Beronia Rioja Reserva ($19.99)

Here’s yet another returning star to Behind the Cork™ - the Beronia Rioja Reserva.

As we learned in last week’s post, “Reserva” means that a Rioja wine must undergo a minimum of three years of aging with at least one year in barrels and six months in the bottle. This one from Beronia spent 19 months in French and American oak barrels and completed its aging in the bottle for a minimum of 17 months prior to be released.

Produced from 95% Tempranillo, 4% Graciano and 1% Mazuelo, this Beronia Rioja Reserva is deep ruby in color and has aromas of dark fruits and spices. It is easy on the palate with light tannin, good flavors of fresh dark fruits such as black cherry, balanced acidity and has a nice long finish.

This Beronia Rioja Reserva fits right in with the Behind the Cork™ theme of being an affordable and attainable wine that you will enjoy. Cheers!

Disclosure of Wine Sample Submission: I received this sample at no cost for review. The opinions expressed are entirely my own.

Sample Provided by Rebekah Polster, Donna White Communications